The Renewable Island - Eigg

• Photographer
  Jim Johnston

Located in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, Eigg is a small island with less than 100 inhabitants. The community on the island joined together with the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust and successfully built a major mains electricity grid, powered by renewable sources. Four 6KW wind turbines, solar panels and a network of hydroelectric systems have reduced the reliance on diesel generators. The island is now powered by between 75% and 98% renewable resources.