Permission’s been granted for the largest tidal energy project in Europe to get under way. The first stage will be constructed in the Pentland Firth, starting with a demonstration project of six turbines in the waters between Orkney and the Scottish mainland. The Carbon Trust has estimated that wave and tidal resources could provide 20% of the UK’s electricity if fully developed.

via Scottish News | WAVE AND WIND POWER GIVEN A BOOST | The Caledonian Mercury.