Renewables Study for Western Isles

Tidal energy devices integrated within a fixed transport link across the five mile wide Sound of Harris would help offset capital expenditure.

A new study, commissioned by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western IslesCouncil), investigates the feasibility of creating a fixed transport link across the five mile wide Sound of Harris and the potential for generating renewable energy from the resources of the Sound to help offset capital expenditure.

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