Wind energy projects on Scotland’s islands and the country’s wave and tidal sectors have been left in the cold by the UK government, claims a trade organisation. Scottish Renewables said that onshore wind developers on remote Scottish islands would be “bitterly disappointed” that the government has put off a decision on funding. The energy department has announced details of an auction that will allow companies to compete for £290 million of long-term renewable energy supply contracts for difference. CfDs guarantee energy producers a strike price for every megawatt per hour (MWh) they supply to the grid over time. Projects on Scottish islands will be unable to participate and a further consultation, which runs until the end…

Source: The Times November 10, 2016 00:06 UTC