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Biggest wave energy project in world approved Print E-mail
Friday, 28 September 2007

Ministers have given consent for the biggest wave energy project in the world, capable of generating electricity for around 2,000 homes, First Minister Alex Salmond announced today. 

The project, proposed by Scottish Power, will be operated from the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney, and will consist of four 750 Kilowatt Pelamis wave energy converters.

Speaking from the centre in Orkney, Salmond said: "This project is another step towards fulfilling Scotland's huge renewable energy potential. Our natural resources mean we can be a world leader in new wave and tidal energy technologies. 

"The Scottish Government will support these new technologies, wherever possible, increasing sustainable economic growth and helping tackle climate change. The revolutionary work of the European Marine Energy Centre is a perfect example of how we can deliver the economic and environmental benefits of renewable energy for generations to come."

CRE Energy a subsidiary of Scottish Power, applied on June 29 for consent to construct and operate a multiple wave energy converter at the Centre in Orkney, which helps transform renewable energy prototypes into commercially viable technology.
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