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Energy

Renewable energy students visit Uist and Barra

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Details: Monday, 23 March 2009 11:04 Tamsin Morris Hits: 674

An international group of renewable energy students from the University of Flensburg in Germany have been carrying out practical research on the islands of Uist and Barra.

Part of a study visit organised by Community Energy Scotland, the students have been working in two groups with Barra and Vatersay Community Ltd and Stòras Uibhis. The first group have been looking at sustainable energy opportunities for Barra and Vatersay - including heating solutions in Castlebay and biomass and wind power options for local houses and businesses. The group working with Stòras Uibhis having been looking at how to make Lochboisdale a carbon-neutral village. The results of the studies were presented to both local communities at the end of their visit.

You can read more about the students' work on the Community Energy Scotland website.