Pupils at Lochaber High School (LHS) are to learn the intricacies of renewable energy thanks to a new ‘energy kit’.
Concepts taught through the pack include factors that affect wind turbine and solar cell efficiency, as well as renewable energy transformation.
The kits will also serve as a basis to explore further renewable projects, such as hydropower.
LHS’s kit is one of 11 purchased for schools across the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) West Highland Region after a £2500 donation by SSE Renewables.
SSE is currently undertaking a major project in the Lochaber area, the Coire Glas hydro scheme at Loch Lochy, and hopes the kits will inspire students to consider a career in renewable energy.
Mike Seaton, Director of Development for Coire Glas, said: “Building awareness of renewable energy technologies and skills in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) is vital to the future of the Highlands and Islands economy.
“We hope resources such as these will inspire young people to consider a career in the renewable energy industry and develop the green skills we need to reach Net Zero.”
David Clark, Head of Physics at LHS, thanked SSE for aiding students in learning about a sector that is projected to play an important part in Scotland’s energy future.
He said: “We greatly appreciate the kind donation to support us in offering our pupils the chance to have a high-quality educational experience with functional wind turbines.
“This is an important area of development for both current and future energy security for the world and especially for Scotland. It is great that all the children in our area will have this opportunity.”
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