WICKS SEES THE WORK OF SCOTLAND’S WAVE ENERGY PIONEERS

“The UK marine energy industry is a world leader and Ocean Power Delivery in Scotland is at the forefront.” Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks said today as he was given a tour of OPD’s site in Methil, Fife.

The Minister saw production of the ‘Pelamis’ wave energy converters before travelling on to Edinburgh to meet businesses, environmental groups and other Scottish stakeholders at a conference examining future technologies and transport issues.

Wicks said: “Scotland has traditionally been a powerhouse for the UK in terms of energy from oil and gas in the north sea and from coal, so it is exciting to see it at the forefront again of exploiting new, cleaner and greener energy sources such as wave and wind.

“Marine technology has the potential to make a significant contribution to Britain’s future energy needs and it is vital that we develop the technology that can harness the potential in our seas. I’m pleased to have this opportunity to see the work being done in Scotland that is helping to achieve that aim.”

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