Renewables
L&T Renewables and Onaizah Colleges sign training pact
L&T Renewables KSA has partnered with Onaizah Colleges to develop talent for Saudi Arabia's growing clean energy sector.
Key points
- The memorandum of understanding was signed at the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh.
- The agreement includes internships, joint research, and potential employment for qualified graduates.
- The initiative aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives.
What happened
L&T Renewables KSA has entered into an agreement with Onaizah Colleges to enhance workforce readiness for the Kingdom's clean energy transition. TradeArabia reported that the memorandum of understanding was formalized during the 25th WPC Energy Congress held in Riyadh.
Senior Vice President and Head of L&T Renewables, A. Ravindran, and the Chairman of Onaizah Colleges, Dr. Abdullah Saleh Alshetaiwi, executed the accord. The ceremony was also attended by Dr. Abdullah Alnajim, Dean of the Onaizah College of Engineering and Information Technology, alongside other corporate representatives.
What the agreement covers
The framework provides students with structured internships, practical training modules, professional development, and collaborative research initiatives. Additionally, the institutions plan to organize workshops and guest lectures, while reviewing employment pathways within L&T for successful scholars.
According to TradeArabia, Mr. Ravindran stated that practical competencies are essential for the Kingdom's clean energy scaling, noting that the collaboration aims to provide learners with direct exposure to operational undertakings.
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Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
27.8% of electricity in the world was renewable in 2021Countries in this story
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