More tidal energy in Kintyre?

The Crown Estate is considering new tidal energy sites in West Islay, Mull of Kintyre and Sanda Sound, to add to the world’s largest tidal power array in the Sound of Islay. Argyll and Bute Council Leader Dick Walsh welcomed the proposal and said, ‘As a council we recognise the opportunities that can come from sustainably harnessing our natural renewable resource.’ He welcomed the opportunity to work with the Argyll and Bute Renewable Alliance ‘to optimise these opportunities and to secure benefit to our local communities.’