National Renewables Infrastructure Plan

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Scottish Enterprise (SE) have produced a report that sets out the conclusions of the first stage of the National Renewables Infrastructure Plan (N-RIP).

The development of the N-RIP has three stages

• Stage 1 - Development of spatial framework of first phase sites.
• Stage 2 - Development of investment plans for first phase sites by Delivery Group facilitated by SE/HIE, further development of funding approaches and clarity on private and public sector investment support.
• Stage 3 - Delivery of phased investment at first phase sites based on industry demand.

The development of the offshore renewables industry is an economic growth opportunity that can bring benefits to many areas of Scotland. To take this opportunity there is a need to bring forward a first phase of locations that establish a competitive position for Scotland in this market. As the industry develops, and builds on existing strengths, a wider range of locations will play important roles.

Download the full report from the right of this page for more information. 

For more information on the energy sector across the Highlands and Islands go to http://www.hi-energy.org.uk/