Brits show increased support for renewables

An increasing number of people – 82% – in the UK support the use of renewable energy sources to provide the country’s electricity needs. According to new data complied by the Government, around three quarters said they support wave, tidal and offshore wind, 85% solar and around two thirds for onshore wind (68%) and biomass […]

ScottishPower and E.ON in wave power pact

ScottishPower Renewables and E.ON have today teamed up to trial two Pelamis wave power machines off Orkney. The first of the devices was launched by E.ON in May and is currently being trialled at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney. The second machine, which will be built for ScottishPower Renewables, will be installed alongside […]