Scots wave technology firm Pelamis Wave Power will run a public consultation next week on its proposed Farr Point wave farm, off the north coast of Sutherland.
The company is looking to install 10 of its wave energy converters, to a capacity of 10MW, around 5 – 12 km off the Scottish mainland.
The public consultation forms part of a pre-application process for the offshore aspects of the project before the company submits its consent application later this year.
Pelamis’ technology is being tested at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and Thurso’s Environmental Research Institute (ERI) is carrying out environmental monitoring of the machines for the consenting process.
“We’ve already measured waves almost 10 meters high at the site, which gives an indication of the power and resource that we’re tapping in to,” said Laura Carse, Pelamis project development manager for Farr Point.
“Consulting the public is a key component of this development and the team and I are looking forward to welcoming residents and stakeholders to the public events next week to hear their views and answer any questions they may have.”
The first consultation will take place on Monday, March 24 at Thurso’s Caithness Horizons between 5-8pm, followed by presentations in Bettyhill, Strathy and Durness on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The formal consultation period is open until April 16.