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Island leaders urge Scotland to fund infrastructure for offshore wind benefits, fearing depopulation without action.
Island leaders from Orkney, Shetland, and the Western Isles are pushing the Scottish Government to deliver on the Islands Accelerator Model, a new funding initiative aimed at addressing critical infrastructure gaps.
They stress that without reliable transport, housing, and digital connectivity, their communities cannot sustainably support offshore wind projects like ScotWind, which are vital to Scotland’s renewable energy goals.
Despite contributing hundreds of millions in option fees, islanders face high energy costs and limited local benefits, fueling skepticism.
The councils, now collaborating through the Islands Strategic Partnership, say progress hinges on timely, substantial investment to reverse depopulation and ensure fair returns from energy development.
Los líderes de la isla instan a Escocia a financiar infraestructura para los beneficios de la energía eólica marina, temiendo la despoblación sin acción.