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News and Updates


Harris’ young scientists investigate
Earlier this month, we hosted a visit to the Bunavoneader Hydro-electric scheme. The Science Club at Sir E Scott primary school has been...
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May 24, 20171 min read
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Another 100 homes with green energy
Bunavoneader hydro-electric scheme is finally operational! Back in July, Ross-shire Engineering handed the scheme over to River...
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Nov 2, 20161 min read
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Bunavoneader update
New intake, located behind old dam The last update on the Bunavoneader Hydro-electric Scheme was in September when the sun was still...
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Apr 27, 20161 min read
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Maraig Hydro update
Early last year, we started exploring the possibility of building a small-scale hydro-electric scheme on the Maraig river. Since Maraig...
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Jan 22, 20151 min read
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Bunavoneader Hydro Scheme update
It’s getting on for 18 months since we last reported on this project. Things have been progressing slowly – but just not very visibly. We...
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Aug 11, 20142 min read
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Micro-hydro is feasible on the Maraig river
The Highland Eco team have come up with a scheme that fits a number of constraints – the biggest being the national grid. As most people...
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Jan 31, 20142 min read
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Maraig in the mist
On a misty Friday morning, three engineers braved the midges and headed out to walk the river. Highland Eco Design won a tender to review...
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Jul 29, 20131 min read
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Another hydro opportunity pops up
Just when you’re really not getting anywhere with a project, another one comes along. Scottish Water has spent a fortune upgrading the...
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Jan 15, 20131 min read
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Hydro scheme update – November
A short video giving an update on progress this year. Hydro update Nov11 from North Harris Trust on Vimeo. #hebrides #harris #hydro...
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Nov 22, 20111 min read
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Power to the People
Historic Scotland's latest publication Earlier in the year, a team from Historic Scotland came to Harris to talk to various people who...
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Aug 27, 20101 min read
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