Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, visited Pelamis Wave Power to receive a briefing on the sector, and see progress on the build of ScottishPower Renewable’s P2 Pelamis machine.
Speaking during the visit, Chris Huhne said; “This has been a great chance for me to see firsthand the development of cutting-edge renewable energy technology, and to hear what our green industries of the future need from government.
“The UK is blessed with huge natural potential for renewable energy sources such wave and wind. I want to see those resources harnessed, which is one of the reasons we are currently consulting on electricity market reform; to help bring on low carbon generation and make sure that the UK gets the biggest share possible of the green energy revolution.”
Chris Huhne was accompanied on the visit by Tavish Scott MSP for Shetland. Aegir, a joint venture between PWP and Vattenfall was set up in 2009 and plans to install a wave farm off the southwest coast of Shetland.