Scotland's first marine energy park to set sail

Jessica Shankleman
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Climate Change Minister Greg Barker to launch Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Energy Park

Climate Change Minister Greg Barker will today cut the ribbon on Scotland's first designated zone for the development of marine energy, delivering a major boost to the fledgling sector. Barker will...

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