Pentland Firth | New Resource helps Scotland understand tidal stream technology 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. |
| Consultation launched on Scotland's first marine bill 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. | |
| Leading wave energy developer supports Heriot Watt student AWS Ocean Energy Ltd, one of Scotland's and the UK's leading marine energy technology companies today announced the award of a £2,000 MSc dissertation studentship to Heriot-Watt student Gregory Blower. | |
| Community climate challenge fund launched A new £18.8 million fund to help communities take local action to tackle the global threat of climate change opens for business today. The scheme is open to applications from organisations including voluntary sector, charities, schools, colleges, universities, local authorities and housing partnerships to fund projects which demonstrate a significant reduction in emissions. | |
| Scotland's first tidal device connects to National Grid A pioneering tidal scheme has taken a significant step forward this week when it began generating electricity on to the National Grid. OpenHydro's tidal device has become Scotland's first grid-connected tidal device to produce electricity from the tides. | |
| Industry welcomes scrutiny of barriers to renewables development Scottish Renewables, the green energy trade association, has welcomed the launch today of the Scottish parliamentary inquiry into Scotland's Energy Future. | |