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Aquamarine Power's next-generation Oyster 800

Tessa Huntley — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:21:37 +0100

The UK's leadership in the development of wave-generated power continued apace today when Aquamarine Power invited Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond MSP to unveil Oyster 800, our next-generation hydro-electric wave energy converter.

Calling all Finance & Sustainability Bloggers

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:19:11 +0100

Are you intending to blog about the conference?

Whether you are thinking you might do a write-up of the conference for your company blog or you are a pro blogger intending to live blog numerous sessions throughout the conference, we'd like to hear from you.

The official blog partner program's primary purpose i

Over 400 delegates, Only 4 Days to Go

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:04:51 +0100

The odd late night is starting to be put in as the conference approaches. Tickets continue to be available but are going fast.

Speaker Q&As in the Media Centre

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:49:26 +0100

The team have recently been catching up with a number of the conference’s key speakers ahead of next week’s event.

Onshore Wind Investment Opportunity: Ben Aketil Wind Farm

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:17:42 +0100

The London based, Falck Renewables Plc, has become of onethe most recent companies to register a renewable project on this website,seeking investment to fund their current expansion of the Ben Aketil wind farm on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, from 10

Featured Wave Energy Project: AlbaTERN Ltd's WaveNET

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:10:30 +0100

Recently the Edinburgh based company, AlbaTERN Ltd, registered one of their renewable energy technologies called the WaveNET as a Low Carbon Project for the SLCI Conference. We caught up with AlbaTERN's Chief Finance Officer, David Campbell, to discuss the project. Here's what he had to say.

Conference Supporters Badge

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:29:01 +0100

Are you coming to the conference? Sponsoring it? Or even just supportive of the aims of the conference in helping making Scotland’s desire to be a global leader in the renewable and environmental sectors?

If so please add the supporters badge to your website.

National Renewables Infrastructure Plan

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:09:41 +0100

At the request of Ministers, Scottish Enterprise, with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, has led the development of the National Renewables Infrastructure Plan (N-RIP).

Green Ocean Energy to Attend the Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:42:02 +0100

Recently, Green Ocean Energy registered a renewable project on this website becoming one of the many companies that have registered in the running up to the Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference on the 28th and 29th of September 2010. Green Ocean energy is seeking investment to fund their latest offshore wave energy device, Wave Treader

New Speakers Announced

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:54:43 +0100

Recently a number of new speakers addressing a wide variety of renewable investment issues have been confirmed in the latest release from the Scottish government.

Full-scale Floating Wind Farms in Deep Water Could Become a Reality

Attacat — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:42:13 +0100

Today the following press release was issued because Alex Salmond has been meeting with the Norwegian based oil company, Statoil, to discuss the possibilities of developing the world's first floating wind farms in Scotland

Dr Farooq Abdullah Announced as Conference Speaker

Attacat — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:51:05 +0100

Today the following press release was issued and really illustrates the potential the SLCI Conference has of becoming one of the main renewable investment conferences, as well as the importance of thinking of a low carbon economy in a global context.

Renewables plan to create 5,000 jobs

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:27:37 +0100

Phase II of Scotland's national renewable Infrastructure Plan has been published, revealing that significant employment opportunities could be created through the development of offshore energy manufacturing sites...

Industry backs scottish low carbon investment conference

Kerrie Hull — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:52:39 +0100

An ambitious international conference which will help grow Scotland’s low carbon economy by helping innovative projects, technologies and companies access finance and funding has been given strong backing from the sector...

Western Isles wind farms to connect to grid

Kerrie Hull — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:52:19 +0100

A number of community owned energy companies based on the Western Isles have now been given permission to connect their 11 wind turbines to the National Grid - a decision that was not expected for another 4 years...

UK Offshore Wind Power developers need to secure £30 billion finance, PWC states

Kerrie Hull — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:51:48 +0100

Offshore wind energy plays a significant part in the UK's renewable energy sector and indeed, its plans to reach its renewable energy objectives for 2020. However, according to PWC Global Energy Advisory Leader, Michael Hurley, developers of these technologies require £30 billion to build the turbines required...

What a day to start our news blog

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:30:38 +0100

"What a day to start our news blog: This news has to be a signal of both the appetite to advance investment positions in the offshore wind industry and also recognition that Scotland is industrially best placed to facilitate them. They say that timing is everything…..this announcement underlines the significance of Scotland's Low Carbon Investment Project and Conference. Sign Up Quick!"...

EICC hosts innovative international low carbon conference

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:29:07 +0100

A hugely ambitious international conference aims to ensure Scotland’s low carbon sector stakes its claim as a world-leader by helping innovative projects, technologies and companies access finance and funding...