SCOTLAND’S renewable energy expertise is being deployed in 72 countries, a survey by the industry’s trade body has revealed.

Scottish Renewables found businesses north of the Border employed staff in 22 of these countries. It noted Scottish businesses in the sector were working in countries including Burundi, Cabo Verde, Kazakhstan and Mozambique.

Chief executive Claire Mack said: “Scottish green energy engineering skills are in demand from Canada to Taiwan while our environmental, planning and technical knowledge is being used in Nigeria, Norway and many other countries.”