The Crown Estate says it has received a total of 42 applications from 20 bidders for wave and tidal energy leases ranging from 10 megawatt (MW) demonstration sites all the way up to the highest band of 200-300MW commercial sites.

Applications have been received from organisations ranging from small developers through to multi-national energy companies.

A detailed and confidential evaluation process of the bids will now be carried out by The Crown Estate to identify those that demonstrate the capabilities and commitment necessary to safely deploy wave or tidal energy devices in the Pentland Firth area.

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