Last week’s announcement by Samsung to base their first European offshore wind site in Methil cements Energy Park Fife’s growing reputation as a world class centre for renewable technology.

Equally it enhances Fife’s ambition to become a leading centre of excellence for renewable and low carbon technologies.

Crucial to Fife’s role in this sector is a workforce with the skills necessary to ensure Fife’s leading role in renewables. Fife is already ahead of the game - Fife Council has already invested in a Renewables Awareness Centre in Kirkcaldy, there’s the Adam Smith College Future Skills Centre, as well as Carnegie College’s Whitlock Energy Collaboration Centre in Rosyth.


Now Kirkland High School & Community College is entering the renewables race with the launch yesterday, Wednesday 8 February, of its Renewables Awareness Centre. Through the centre young people, and their families, will develop a clear understanding of the role and the impact of technologies in changing, shaping and influencing society.

It will encourage young people and learners to contribute to building a more sustainable future, taking responsibility for their actions to improve their lives, the lives of others and the environment and enable us all to become informed consumers and producers.

Mathew Fleming, Depute Head Boy at Kirkland High School said: "The Renewables Awareness Centre will ensure that the emerging energy sector is attractive to young people and returning adult learners, especially those of us who are considering career options in this field as they continue their journey of lifelong learning."

(GK)