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Islay first island in world to be tidal powered

It is a move that means Scotland is on course to have the first island in the world to be powered by tidal energy – and secures the future of a crisis-hit firm.

Norwegian energy giant Hammerfest Strom, which is part-owned by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR), announced yesterday that it is to develop its first HS1000 tidal turbine in Scottish waters.