There are seven off grid electricity networks in Scotland.

These are run and managed by the island communities in Canna, Eigg, Rum, Muck, Fair Isle, Foula and the west coast peninsula communities of Knoydart and Scoraig.

The networks provide services for around 500 permanent residents, growing to around 800 in the summer months, and to thousands of island visitors. 

Working together as a consortium, they are one of 26 successful bids from across Europe to become part of the EU Clean Energy for Islands initiative. 

It supports communities look at how they might decarbonise heat, transport and electricity supplies, serving as a long-term framework for action, identifying challenges and opportunities.

We're working with them, and their collaborative efforts are also being supported by Scottish Government, Highland Council, Shetland Islands Council and University of the Highlands and Islands.