Scottish first minister Alex Salmond is reportedly in discussions with Spanish energy giant Iberdrola to bring renewable energy projects to the country, boosting the job prospects of those who have taken green energy courses.
According to the Scotland on Sunday newspaper, the SNP leader has met with the company's chief executive Ignacio Galan in a bid to generate thousands of jobs through the creation of new wind and offshore electricity facilities.
Iberdrola is already a major player in Scotland's energy market and owns ScottishPower, which recently unveiled proposals to install state-of-the-art equipment at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.
"These moves [will] ensure that Scotland's Highlands and Islands stay right in the global forefront of marine energy as it accelerates," said EMEC managing director Neil Kermode.
Another initiative which could see green energy courses become increasingly sought-after is Redcar and Cleveland Council's current plan to sell energy generated by solar panels back to the national grid.
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