Pupils at three schools in Dundee and Angus are in the running for a prestigious award after creating their own renewable energy devices.
The teams at Carnoustie High and Monifieth High in Angus along with Braeview Academy in Dundee have made the final of the Junior Saltire Award.
The pupils designed and built their own floating Wave Energy Converters using wave power to create electricity.
The pupils will now get their chance to put their designs through their paces when they test their gadgets on June 9 at Edinburgh University’s FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility – the world’s most sophisticated ocean simulator which can recreate multi-directional waves and fast tidal flows.
Carnoustie High are current Junior Saltire Award champions with a team from the school having won the competition in their age group last year, with an all-girl team now looking to defend the title.
Dr Kirsteen Mustard, STEM Club leader at Carnoustie High, said: “The girls are absolutely delighted that they have been selected for the Junior Saltire final.”
The team at Monifieth High are hoping their design will take the prize.
Derek Boath, Technical Teacher at Monifieth High, said: “The members of Young Engineers Club are very excited to reach the final of this challenge.
“This, I believe, is testament to their commitment and enthusiasm exemplified throughout the year.”
