Flying start for green technology

An INNOVATIVE two-bladed wind turbine, that could almost halve the cost of generating renewable energy, might be tested in Scotland.

First Minister Alex Salmond has hailed Dutch firm 2-B Energy’s new turbine as an “important development for Scotland’s burgeoning offshore renewables industry”.

The turbine, which requires fewer components and could be around 45 per cent cheaper than the conventional three-blade design, could be built and tested at Scottish Enterprise’s energy park in Methil, Fife.

Mr Salmond said: “This strategic agreement is another important development for Scotland. 2-B Energy’s decision to develop its technology here underlines the increasing international recognition that Scotland offers the optimum environment for clean-tech developers.”