The Western Isles could capitalize on Scotland’s green energy boom following the news that wave energy company Aquamarine Power has secured seabed leases to capture up to 40MW of wave energy off the west coast of Lewis.

Following a series of meetings and consultation with the local community, stakeholders and officials, the Edinburgh firm has obtained leases from seabed owner the Crown Estate. This will enable them to start environmental and feasibility studies and continue working with the local community and other key groups on the potential to install the company’s Oyster wave energy technology.
Aquamarine Power will need to secure planning consents from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and government regulator Marine Scotland before any development can take place.

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