Capturing power of the waves

The Western Isles could capitalise on Scotland's green energy rush after a renewables company secured a lease from the Crown Estate to capture wave power off Lewis.

Edinburgh wave energy company Aquamarine Power will now begin studies and a local consultation on installing its Oyster wave energy technology, above, off the island's west coast.

Meanwhile, the joint venture company behind proposals for a 150 million offshore demonstration wind farm off the coast at Aberdeen has announced plans to apply for full planning permission for the long-awaited project.

The 11-turbine wind farm, which is being established as the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre, will stretch from Aberdeen to an area off Blackdog at Balmedie, on the outskirts of the city, and is set to be used to test and develop a range of innovative technologies.