A company developing ocean-going buoys that convert wave energy into electricity will test their latest technology at EMEC, the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre.

28 July 2008

The Sustainable Development Commission, in conjunction with the Scottish Government, today (Thurs) launch "On Stream" - a popular guide to tidal stream, designed to enthuse and inform debate in the dozens of Scottish coastal communities with real tidal power opportunities.

A new future for Scotland's seas, balancing conservation and economic growth, was outlined today (Mon 14th July). Proposals in Sustainable Seas For All - A Consultation On Scotland's First Marine Bill includes a new marine planning system and a streamlined licensing system to encourage economic investment in areas such as renewable energy.