ENOWA Spearheading Saudi's Renewable Energy Push
Saudi focuses on youth and local skilling up
Saudi Arabia's energy company ENOWA, a key player in the sustainable energy sector for the NEOM project, is spearheading the country's shift to renewable energy and aims to develop local talent in the field.
Vision 2030 targets
The nation has set a goal to source half of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030, moving away from its traditional reliance on traditional oil and other hydrocarbons as part of the Vision 2030 plan proposed by the Royal family.
ENOWA's responsibilities include hiring industry experts and providing training for Saudi youths interested in sustainability.
More details in this press release video here
The push to bring in global experts is part of a broader strategy to build a workforce capable of supporting the kingdom's renewable energy targets.
The initiatives offered by ENOWA range from sustainability-focused educational programs to internships and support for entrepreneurship and innovation in clean energy among young Saudis.
The company said about the importance of diversity and innovation in its operations, seeking to combine local and international expertise to address challenges in renewable energy generation, distribution, and use.
Budgets
This approach is part of NEOM's broader vision to establish a sustainable future through innovative urban development projects. However, that will need to be backed by a growing cohort of international experts if it is to come to fruition and a growing budget to match.
Analysts in the energy sector highlight the significance of ENOWA's focus on youth and local talent development as essential for the success and sustainability of Saudi Arabia's transition to renewable energy.
Back in December, ENOWA announced development of a blueprint for a high-voltage smart grid “that has never been built” before, ENOWA CEO Peter Terium said.
“We call it the concept of grid of microgrids on a high-voltage level and it allows us to reduce the footprint of the corridors by 50% and it allows us to bring the cost of undergrounding (…) down with more than 50%.”
According to the utility company’s chief, the blueprint marks a significant achievement in the energy transition landscape, “given the fact that what we do is, in principle, not very complex. It’s the size that makes it complex.”
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