Windmill at Burradale Windfarm, Shetland

Welcome

The Energy From the Edge Conference was held in Shetland from 12th to 14th September 2007, focusing on the key themes of:

  • Sustainable Energy
  • Large Scale Resource Development in Remote Communities
  • Labour Market Mobility
  • Prosperity Through Identity
  • Governance

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Uyea, in the North Mainland of Shetland

About

This Energy from the Edge Conference was organised by Shetland Islands Council in partnership with the North Atlantic Forum (NAF), North Atlantic Co-operation (NORA), the International Society for the Study of Marginal Regions (ISSMR) and HIE Shetland.

The Conference overlapped with the Energy From the Edge Symposium on renewable energy in isolated locations, held in Shetland between 11th-13th September. Indeed, on the 12th September the symposium findings were delivered to the Conference at an opening plenary session where both Symposium and Conference delegates were in attendance.

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The Shetland Islands

The Conference organisers were delighted to welcome delegates from all over the world to the Shetland Islands. On this site, you’ll find information about Shetland’s geography, history, economy and more ...

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