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Wave and Tidal Power "Key to Scotland's Energy Future"
Latest News. Mon., March 15, 2010. 16:31.
Green MSP Media Release
Tomorrow's announcement of licences for wave and tidal power around Scotland will be crucial to the country's future clean energy provision, Greens argued today. Around 700 megawatts of energy capacity will be available through this licencing round, promoted by the Crown Estate, not far short of the current operating load of the Hunterston nuclear plant.
Patrick Harvie MSP said:
"Scotland has hit the energy jackpot twice, first with North Sea oil, which has been in decline since 1999, and now with renewables like wave and tidal, which are the true key to this country's energy future. With appropriate government support, marine energy can start displacing out-dated generation systems like coal and nuclear, and we can build a world-leading industry in these areas.
"Earlier this year, Greens persuaded Scottish Ministers to establish a £10m fund to help wave and tidal power companies get their products to market. Investment now will bring costs down and allow the industry to become truly competitive internationally. It will also allow us both to meet our climate targets and export clean power to neighbouring countries."
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