The Energy Technology Centre was opened by Scottish Enterprise in 2005
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A Scottish centre for testing and developing environmentally friendly technology has been awarded more than £2.6m worth of European funding. The money will allow the Energy Technology Centre in East Kilbride to showcase low carbon products in areas such as transport and construction. The centre was set up in 2005 and supports the development of low energy lighting, heating and power systems. The grant, of 3m euros, has come from the EU REGAIN project. It supports similar energy centres in countries including Belgium, France and Italy. The Scottish Energy Technology Centre is run by Scottish Enterprise and offers businesses a space to test, develop and demonstrate small-scale renewable and sustainable energy products. The funding boost will see it undergo a complete refurbishment.
Announcing the European grant, Jim Mather, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, said: "Moving to a low carbon economy presents huge opportunities for Scotland, with new jobs in green energy technology research and development. "The need to upgrade our existing buildings, many with poor energy standards, to meet ambitious climate change targets is just one example. "This project will help us test and market energy efficiency and low carbon innovations for the built environment, helping us another step towards the goal of becoming the green energy capital of Europe." Liz Connolly, Scottish Enterprise regional director, added: "The centre offers an unrivalled platform to develop, test, demonstrate and showcase a range of renewable energy technologies and the REGAIN project will enable companies in Scotland to access a range of opportunities throughout the five-year project and help take indigenous sustainable products to market."
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