Isle of Eigg Electrification
| Eigg Electric West Highland | Multiple | |
| Summary: The Island of Eigg Electrification scheme is now commissioned and operational, with 100% take-up. All 37 households and 5 commercial properties on the island are connected and now have their very own supply of renewable electricity. The effect of the Electrification project on the Eigg community has been significant and in a number of ways is leading to greater self-sufficiency. The composition of the Electrification Scheme makes it unique in both Scottish and UK terms. It is the first island electrical grid network in the British Islands that is being powered by an integrated mix of micro-scale renewable energy technologies. The island harnesses solar and kinetic energy by generating electricity using a mix of renewable technologies: a new 10kW solar photovoltaic array a new 100kW run-of-river hydro; wind power from four new 6kW wind turbines; and the inclusion of two existing 6kW Hydros. The final cost (including design & capital) for the project was c. 1,664 million. Funding was secured from a variety of sources as can be seen below. Funding contribution HICEC (SCHRI) 196,127 ERDF 764,000 Big Lottery Fund 250,000 HIE Lochaber 313,000 Energy Savings Trust 33,940 IEHT & residents 92,761 Highland Council 15,000 1,664,828 E connect Consulting and Scottish Hydro Contracting were appointed as designers and installers of the project. The Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company has worked closely with the community of Eigg on this project from the early stages and is now planning how to ensure that other communities can benefit from Eiggs experience. | ||
| Grant type: Capital Total Cost: £1664828 | Status: Grant Amount: £196127 | |
Check here to read further details of the Isle of Eigg electrification scheme. | ||
| Rab Lees Area Manager, West Highland, Argyll & Bute St Mary's House Gordon Square Fort William PH33 6DY Telephone: 01397 708251 Fax: 01397 705309 Mobile: 07769671603 E mail: info@communityenergyscotland.org.uk Website: www.isleofeigg.org | ||
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