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Energy Types
Wind Energy
Scotland is the windiest country in Europe and the Highlands and Islands have the UK's most efficient wind regimes for on and offshore wind farms.
Solar Energy
Even on cloudy days energy comes from indirect sunlight. This can be used to produce electricity or to heat water.
Biomass Energy
This is created by harvesting organic matter, such as wood or special energy crops, and converting it into heat, electricity or transport fuel.
Marine Energy
The Highlands and Islands is among the best in the world for its marine energy potential, with 10% of Europe's wave and up to 25% of its tidal resources.
Hydro Energy
Hydro power is created by capturing energy from moving water. Today, there are over 80 hydro power stations in the Highlands and Islands.
Oil and Gas Energy
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland has played a key role in the international oil and gas industry, providing offshore deepwater expertise, which is now world-renowned.
Geothermal Energy
The average ground temperature just below the surface in the UK is around 8-13 degrees Celsius all year round.
Energy in the Highlands & Islands
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland has a growing global reputation as the energy power house of Europe.
Its strong legacy in the oil and gas industry and abundance of renewable energy resources means the region is ideally placed to be at the fore of the energy industry.
The region has some of the best natural resources anywhere in the world, a strong infrastructure and skilled workforce.
The HI-energy website gives comprehensive and up-to-date information on the development of the energy mix.
This is where you’ll read about ground-breaking work many local companies are involved in, from research and development to full-scale test facilities. It’s also where you’ll find the latest news and analysis from the energy sector plus full coverage of the markets we work in.
There is, quite simply, no better place to discover why the Highlands and Islands lead the way in energy development.
