Mocean Energy’s Blue Wave Machine Starts Sea Trials

A report by Kenneth Gibson, MSP In what is hoped will be a huge step forward in renewable energy production, Mocean Energy began testing its Blue X wave energy prototype at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney last month. Blue X is 20 metres long and weighs 38 tonnes and was designed and …

Arran’s renewable future takes a step forward

Some great news came in for Arran Eco Savvy, and for the development of renewable energy on Arran last week – the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) will fund Eco Savvy to progress a Solar PV project on the Auchrannie sports hall roof through their Enablement grant and Capital grant awards scheme. …

Arran, the Solar Island

A Report from Eco Savvy Sunlight is free, and many Arran households are implementing solar PV to capture this free resource, cut electricity costs and minimise fossil fuel dependence to benefit our environment. Eco Savvy is excited to report that out of the 25 households we are helping along in Solar PV projects, 4 installs …