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The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters get on board with marine power

July 31, 2012
HIE, Highland Council, News, Policy

The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters in the North of Scotland will today confirm their place on the global marine energy map with the launch of the area as a Marine Energy Park. Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker will welcome the launch of the marine park during a visit to Thurso in Caithness, […]

New marine power sites leased out by Crown Estate, Source:BBC News

October 12, 2011
Crown Estate, Developer, HIE, Highland Council, News

The Crown Estate has announced it has leased out a further Eight areas of seabed for wave and tidal projects. This now takes the total number of UK projects to more than 30.   The new sites are from the second application window for projects in connection with the Scottish government’s Saltire Prize.   They range from […]

Regional agencies publish Onshore Action Plan

June 15, 2011
CNSRP, HIE, Highland Council, News, Policy

The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment (PFBE) facilitated workshops where work was mainly focussed on the onshore development that will be necessary in North Highland to enable and support wave, tidal and offshore wind power. These sectors have been identified as priorites for the Caithness & North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership, of which the Highland […]