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ScotGov: 4 hydro schemes near Loch Lomond, that can supply enough electricity for 4,100 homes, have been approved by the Scottish Government. The schemes, all on the Glen Falloch Estate near Crianlarich, will create up to 50 jobs in construction and will result in investment back into the Estate.
 
The Scottish Government's target is to meet 50% of electricity demand from renewables by 2020.  In 2008, 22% of electricity demand came from renewables.  There is around 7 Gigawatts (GW) of renewables capacity ‘installed, under construction or consented’ around Scotland, which will take Scotland beyond the interim target of 31% of Scotland's electricity demand from renewables by 2011.
Press release ~ More information about energy ~ Energy consents
 
WAG: A fitness trainer and a successful inventor have joined forces to develop the first powered stretching machine of its kind which is set to be trialled by a Premiership Football Club and a top Welsh Rugby Club.  

The Sports Injury Rehabilitation Assistant or SIRA is ready to be used by Wigan Athletic Football Club and closer to home - by the Ospreys Welsh Rugby Union Team.  Interest from other sporting teams has been massive with Manchester City, Fulham, and Arsenal among the many football clubs showing an interest in SIRA.
 
SIRA is a powered stretching aid - that the user controls - which stretches the entire posterior muscles groups in two movements.  It has an electronic timer, heart rate monitor, is Wi-fi enabled with a touch screen displaying real time information. In-built sensors measure, track and store information from each session providing a benchmark measurement enabling trainers, coaches and physiotherapists to better manage training or rehabilitation programmes.
 
SIRA is one of several innovative products that will be promoted by the Welsh Assembly Government at this year’s International Exhibition of Inventors at Geneva (21-25 April 2010), which is anticipated to be a record year for the event, attracting 800 exhibitors from around the world.
Press release ~ WAG: Help for your business ~ International Exhibition of Inventors at Geneva ~ Sports Injury Rehabilitation Assistant (SIRA)
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