Current status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 February 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information on its support for wave energy projects, in light of reported concerns in the Na h-Eileanan an Iar constituency regarding future funding for the local company, Wave Energy Scotland.
The Scottish Government has invested over £70 million in Wave Energy Scotland (WES) since its inception in 2014 demonstrating a clear commitment to developing wave energy technologies in Scotland. However, as the sector moves into the next phase, the main levers for enabling the commercialisation of these emerging, pre-commercial technologies lie with the UK Government.
Officials are working closely with WES, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and other partners to sustain operations in 2026-27 while future alternative sources of funding are identified. This will give WES the opportunity to explore longer term funding solutions, while also enabling ongoing project work to continue.