THE DECISION to allow onshore wind projects in the Western Isles to compete for government contracts has been welcomed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
The UK government announced that Scottish Islands can compete in the spring 2019 auction for ‘Contracts for Difference’. This will enable developers to take forward on shore wind projects in the islands.
Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Roddie Mackay, said: ‘The comhairle has been campaigning for this for a number of years and this is another step forward in enabling the islands to become a major secure supplier of clean, green energy for the UK.’