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| A £1.6m renewable power scheme which will give a remote island electricity 24-hours-a-day for the first time is due to go live within weeks. | A £1.6m renewable power scheme which will give a remote island electricity 24-hours-a-day for the first time is due to go live within weeks. |
| Years of planning have gone into the scheme on Eigg. | Years of planning have gone into the scheme on Eigg. |
| There are more than 30 homes on the island, which will be provided with electricity generated from a mix of hydro, wind and solar power. | There are more than 30 homes on the island, which will be provided with electricity generated from a mix of hydro, wind and solar power. |
| Most homes currently depend on less reliable diesel generators, while other are supplied by small hydro schemes. | Most homes currently depend on less reliable diesel generators, while other are supplied by small hydro schemes. |
| The switchover, which the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust said was expected before the end of January, will allow some islanders to use appliances such as washing machines. | The switchover, which the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust said was expected before the end of January, will allow some islanders to use appliances such as washing machines. |
| The trust raised £45,000 for the project and the islanders brought in a further £30,000. | The trust raised £45,000 for the project and the islanders brought in a further £30,000. |
| Funding also came from Europe, the Big Lottery Fund, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company, Scottish Government and Highland Council. |