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June 17, 2014

Scotland attracts more investments to renewable energy sector
Edinburgh, Scotland (UPI) Jun 16, 2013
A decision to invest more than $3 million on a tidal array planned for Scottish waters is a testament to its green energy strength, the energy minister said. Tidal technology company Nova Innovation and Belgian renewable energy company ELSA secured $3.1 million from European investors to build tidal arrays off the Scottish coast. "ELSA's decision to invest in Scotland is a testament to the confidence felt by international investors to help develop the huge wave and tidal energy resources ... read more

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