The document, which builds on the Marine Energy Action Plan (Meap) launched in 2009, is designed to improve access to finance, grid development, infrastructure and supply chain, the planning regime and engagement with Europe.
Scottish Renewables chief executive Niall Stuart says: “Many developers have already proven their technology works. But securing the necessary finance to help them take the next steps towards commercial-scale arrays is a major challenge, not to mention being faced with massive costs to connect their projects to the grid.”
“We
