Scots turn to wave power

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Renewable wave and tidal energy could provide up to 10% of Scotland's electricity production and create around 7,000 new jobs under measures announced this week.

Renewable wave and tidal energy could provide up to 10% of Scotland's electricity production and create around 7,000 new jobs under measures announced this week by the Scottish Executive, the devolved Government for Scotland.

Deputy First Minister and Enterprise Minister Ninol Stephen said he was making major changes to renewable energy regulations – specifically the Renewables (Scotland) Obligation - to kick start multi-million pound investments in marine energy.

The Minister told Offshore Europe delegates at the new Science and Energy Park in Aberdeen that he would take action to award additional Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) to wave and tidal output, with the aim of putting Scotland at the global forefront of marine energy.

"Tens of millions of pounds of support will be available - with the potential for hundreds of millions to be invested in new wave and tidal projects around Scotland's shores,” said Mr. Stephen.

The Executive's target is that 18% of electricity generated in Scotland should come from renewable sources by 2010, rising to 40% by 2020.

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