WTS Energy, a leading global energy services company, is proud to announce the grand opening of its state-of-the-art training center, Spark Hub, in Nairobi, Kenya. This groundbreaking initiative, realized in partnership with GIZ Kenya and NITA KENYA, marks a significant milestone in the advancement of technical training for the renewable energy sector in the country.
“A vision beginning from a mere spark”
WTS Energy vision is triggering the leapfrog into a renewable energy industrialization of Kenya. This stars with sparking the careers of young talented technicians. The first program has already upskilled 150 beneficiaries into the highest quality standards, exemplary health & safety practices and hands-on construction skills that will improve the quality of the Solar photovoltaic energy ecosystem. Moreover, the Spark Energy Hub is a platform that provides specialized and demand-oriented training programs, ensuring that participants are equipped with the skills necessary to excel in their respective fields.
The partnership with NITA and GIZ Kenya played a pivotal role in bringing the vision of Spark Hub to life and will continue to lead efforts to expand the center’s training capabilities. This expansion aims to cater to the growing demand for skilled professionals in Kenya’s energy sector, as well as ensuring a certified and safer environment for the workforce.
An event that will set the future of the Hub
It has been a few weeks since the opening opening of Spark Hub, a momentous occasion attended by esteemed guests from various sectors of the industry.
The event showcased the center modular facilities and adaptable to different technologies and practices. Moreover, it featured interactive demonstrations of the training programs offered (…) practical learning and market-oriented applications.
“The energy transition worldwide and its momentum is not just about building energy assets, it should consider the people that make these assets work and how this impacts their lives. The combination of these three institutions have achieved the most accessible platform in Kenya for its youth to be a included in the renewable energy industrialization“
Jose Rivera Ladino
During the opening ceremony, representatives from WTS Energy expressed their enthusiasm for the future of technical training in Kenya’s renewable energy sector. They emphasized the need for collaboration between industry stakeholders, government agencies, and educational institutions to ensure the continuous development of a skilled workforce capable of driving sustainable energy solutions in the region.
Become a part of the change in the Renewables training industry.
WTS Energy invites partners and stakeholders who share their vision for Kenya’s energy future to join forces with Spark Hub. By collaborating with the center, organizations can contribute to shaping a skilled workforce that will drive innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector.
To learn more about Spark Hub and explore partnership opportunities, please contact José Miguel Rivera Ladino, Project Manager in Training Services, at jose.rivera@wtsenergy.com.
With the launch of Spark Hub, WTS Energy reaffirms its commitment to advancing technical training in renewable energy and spearheading a brighter, greener future for Kenya. In addition to contributing to the UNs SDGs 7 and 8 (Afforadable and Clean Energy, and Decent Work and Economic Growth respectively). The training center stands as a testament to the transformative power of collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning, and is poised to make a significant impact on the energy industry in the years to come.
