Scottish and Southern Energy
(SSE) has invested £750,000 in
Green Highland Renewables Limitedin return for a 33.3 per cent share of the company.
Edinburgh-based Green Highland Renewables develops small and medium-sized hydroelectric schemes throughout the
Dave Gardner, head of ventures at SSE, said: 'Hydroelectricity is part of SSE's heritage and we continue to look for opportunities to develop large-scale schemes like our 100MW project at Glendoe.
‘But small-scale hydro has an important role to play in fully developing renewable energy in rural areas, for the benefit of communities and land owners. Green Highland Renewables provides us with a strong small hydro offering and SSE is able to provide the knowledge and expertise that comes from operating hydroelectric power stations for 60 years.'
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