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Bid to harness waves to power homes

2008-04-24
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Proposals for a huge wave energy project could see one of the world's first wave power stations built off the coast of Britain.

Proposals for a huge wave energy project could see one of the world's first wave power stations built off the coast of Britain.

RWE Innogy's UK division npower wants to develop a scheme at Siadar Bay on the Isle of Lewis, in partnership with Inverness-based technology company Wavegen, which would be the first of its kind in Britain.

The proposed power station would be built 300 metres from the shore and would generate enough electricity to power 1,500 homes.

If approved by the Scottish Government, the construction work would begin by next year and take approximately 18 months to complete.

"This is an important stepping stone to realising larger wave energy projects around European coastal regions. Wave power has the potential to make up a significant element in the UK's overall renewables mix," RWE's chief operating officer Kevin McCullough said.

He added: "The technology will deliver enough energy to meet the annual power needs of around 1,500 homes on the Isles of Lewis and Harris - which is a major achievement."

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