Floating solar panels to be installed in Scotland
Scotland is set to install its first floating solar panels later this year as part of efforts to generate renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
First minister Humza Yousaf has toured the manufacturing facility of Nova Innovation in Leith where the panels are being tested before their launch.
The company installed the world’s first offshore tidal turbine array in Shetland in 2016 and since then has received £6.4 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank to boost production of innovative renewable energy generators.
The First Minister said: “These panels give a fascinating glimpse into the opportunities for Scotland’s future energy system and are the first step towards harnessing our significant potential for floating solar.
“The investment by the Scottish National Investment Bank in Nova Innovation helped expand its manufacturing base here in Leith and aligned strongly with the Scottish Government’s priority of supporting innovative technology that will help us achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045.
“Scotland is already one of the most advanced hubs in Europe for the testing and demonstration of marine energy technology and I look forward to seeing where the panels will be launched in the near future.”
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