AN apprentice from Renfrew has won Scotland's Net Zero Apprentice of the Year title for his dedication to sustainable energy.

Mandeep Singh, 20, is currently in his second year of a Modern Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation with FES Group.

He has made a significant impact on solar farms and district heating projects across the country, reduced CO2 emissions and helped Scots lower their energy bills.

Mandeep leverages his electrical knowledge and key skills, like communication and forward planning, to devise and propose solutions to site challenges.

Site managers depend on him to complete physically demanding electrical tasks and execute technical installations that demand real expertise.

The Gazette: Gillian Martin with Mandeep Singh

The Renfrew High School graduate said: "Helping work towards net zero through my Modern Apprenticeship is really important to me because it will have an impact on all of our futures.

"Doing the Modern Apprenticeship has improved my confidence and communication skills – I feel much more comfortable talking to people at work or in college.

"A Modern Apprenticeship is the best of both worlds. The college learning is really in-depth and then you go out on site and put your learning into practice."

Presenting the award was Maggie McGinlay, chief executive of the Energy Transition Zone.

James Reid, operations director at FES Group, said: "Mandeep shows a fantastic drive to learn not only his electrical trade, but also the net zero industry, through his involvement in low carbon heat and electricity generating projects.

“He continually strives to develop his knowledge base in sustainable net zero technologies and systems and his commitment will provide the foundation and inspiration for future generations to meet the decarbonisation challenges required to meet net zero.”