Wind energy venture could earn green accolade
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Wind-energy venture could earn green accolade
22/11/2007
A Pilot wind-energy project in the Moray Firth could be recognised in the Scottish Renewables Green Energy Awards...
The Beatrice windfarm demonstrator scheme could, if successful, lead to a 200-turbine offshore windfarm.
The £35million pilot project, a joint venture between Talisman Energy (UK) and Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), involves two turbines.
In the green energy awards, Talisman and SSE Generation have been nominated for the best renewable project award sponsored by ScottishPower Renewables.
REpower UK of Edinburgh, whose turbines are being used on the Beatrice scheme, is on the shortlist for the best new business award sponsored by All-Energy.
First Minister Alex Salmond has been nominated for the best politician award sponsored by the British Wind Energy Association for his championing of grid issues over the past two years, especially raising the issue of zonal losses.
Stewart Milne Timber Systems has been shortlisted for the best renewable innovation award sponsored by Scottish Enterprise for setting the standard for both energy efficiency and micro-renewables energy systems integration in residential homes. Winners of the sixth annual awards will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday, December 6, the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
Scottish Renewables chief executive Jason Ormiston said: "Scotland is well on its way to becoming a world leader in renewable energy and these awards recognise those business and individuals who are at the forefront of this exciting industry.
"The shortlist is drawn from all sectors of the renewables - onshore and offshore wind, marine, solar and bioenergy - and illustrates the strength in depth in Scotland.
"It is only fitting that the industry takes time each year to reflect and honour these green energy trailblazers."
Paul Cowling, head of business development at npower renewables, the headline sponsor of the awards, said: "These awards are a true celebration of the dedication and drive of all those involved with the renewable energy industry across Scotland.
"Scotland is well on the way to meeting its renewables energy targets, and this is testament to the excellent work undertaken by many organisations and individuals involved in the renewable energy sector.
"It is important that this momentum is maintained, and that Scotland evolves and adapts as rapidly as our industry is responding to climate change, to ensure that we have a planning system in place that delivers the best projects expediently, and a grid system that physically allows us to utilise the full potential of Scotland's natural energy resources.
"The Scottish Green Energy Awards will not only showcase the achievements of the renewable energy industry in Scotland to date, but also its potential to deliver so much more."
Press & Journal (21 Nov) www.thisisnorthscotland.co.uk
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