Daily news
Green energy system launched on Scottish island
The inhabitants of a remote Scottish island are preparing to enjoy mains electricity for the first time as 2008 approaches, as well as becoming some of the greenest energy users in the UK.
People living on the tiny Isle of Eigg have traditionally relied on bottled gas for their power needs, but will soon be using a triple-source electricity station which uses solar, wind and hydro-generated power, the Daily Express reports.
Described as "literally coming out of the dark ages" by Saira Renny, a member of the remote Hebridean community, the switch to "Eiggtricity" has been delayed until the new year due to poor weather and other commissioning problems.
"Mains electric is going to revolutionise life here - as well as cut power bills substantially," Ms Renny stated.
The islanders have donated a collective £100,000 to the renewable energy scheme, with other funding coming from the European Union, National Lottery and the Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company.
Nicol Stephen, the Liberal Democrat leader in Scotland, recently said that the government should concentrate on developing "clean, green renewable energy" in the country next year.
Related news
- Bush signs off energy bill
- Leeds uses wind power to cut energy costs
- New climate change website launched in Wales
Page tools
- Email this page
-
Rate this page
Register for updates
For regular email updates please submit your email address below.
Help and advice
Call 0800 512 012 for free, independent and local energy saving advice
Click here to request a call back from your local advice centre.
Latest News
- Future looks dim for 100 watt bulb 08 January 2009
- Final removal of beached container ship planned 08 January 2009
- Severe weather warnings issued after freezing night 08 January 2009
- News archive
