TWO tidal energy projects in Scotland will share almost £32 million of European Commission funding.
The Sound of Islay scheme, developed by ScottishPower Renewables, will receive almost £16.8m to progress plans for 10 underwater turbines in a sheltered channel between the isles of Islay and Jura.
Meanwhile, the Kyle Rhea project will get almost £15m to build SeaGen turbines developed by Siemens subsidiary Marine Current Turbines.
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