Higher subsidy for island windfarms is “not value for money” 17/9/13
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar says the move to provide incentives for on-shore windfarms on the Scottish islands is a “step in the right direction.”
But the council warns it may not be enough to retain developers in the Outer Hebrides.
Comhairle leader Angus Campbell said: “The principle of a different strike price for island areas is a good one and something that we have been campaigning for but it must be set at the right price and I am not convinced that this is the case with it being set at £115 per MWh.
“Our initial indications are that that is not enough and further work needs to be done to calculate a fair level for the Outer Hebrides.”
The strike price only applies to onshore land-based windfarms and Mr Campbell hopes energy minister introduced a guarantee income level for marine and wave schemes.