Leading UK Renewables Company On Verge Of Collapse - No Orders - Scotsman

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A COMPANY at the forefront of Scotland's booming renewable energy industry is facing closure, raising concerns about the wider health of the sector. Crunch talks are being held to secure the future of the Western Isles firm Camcal and its 80 staff after delays in a new order left it facing collapse.

Camcal, based at the former Arnish oil yard in Lewis, has been involved in talks with the Scottish Executive, Scottish Enterprise and Western Isles Enterprise, as well as possible private backers, since last week. The situation at the firm, at a time when a wealth of renewable projects are planned across Scotland, has raised concern for other businesses in the sector.

No-one was available at the company yesterday. However, Alasdair Morrison, the Western Isles MSP, said last night: "We are looking for a solution that could possibly involve the public and private sectors. The next few days are going to be critical." He added: "Camcal, and what is being done at Arnish, is not just a Western Isles issue - it is the only yard in Britain involved in this work and has completed major projects. It should be seen as a national asset at the forefront of this embryonic industry."

Jason Ormison, the senior wind energy officer for Scottish Renewables, urged planning authorities to approve more renewable projects to help firms such as Camcal with a greater flow of work.

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1. If the industry is booming, how is it they have no orders?

There seems to be some contradiction here.