EMEC receives accolade for innovative green operations

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the Scottish environment at an award ceremony.

EMEC, which is based in Orkney, scooped the accolade for Outstanding Contribution to the Scottish Environment at the third Scottish Green Awards, after receiving commendation for its work in testing renewable wave and tidal devices for the energy industry.

Established in 2003, EMEC is the only accredited wave and tidal test centre for marine renewable energy in the world, suitable for testing 15 devices simultaneously in some of the harshest weather conditions while producing electricity to the national grid through the company’s infrastructure.