Windwise Turbines Namibia (Pty) Ltd has sent its first group of five Namibian engineers for a six-month wind turbine training programme at the SARETEC wind turbine training centre in Cape Town, South Africa.
“Upon completion, these professionals will play a pivotal role in installing and maintaining the first Windwise turbines in Namibia, ensuring a highly skilled, locally driven workforce in the renewable energy sector,” the company said.
The company stated that the engineers will receive hands-on training with full-scale turbines, gaining practical experience in wind turbine installation, maintenance, and operations.
“Windwise Namibia’s workforce is engaged in producing highly complex structures that require extensive technical expertise. The training at SARETEC allows the Namibian engineers to gain hands-on experience with full-scale turbines, enabling them to master wind turbine systems under real-world conditions.”
Windwise Turbines Namibia, the country’s first wind turbine manufacturer, is committed to localising production and employment.
“The company’s strategic growth model ensures that as projects scale up, so will employment opportunities for Namibians. Over the medium term, Windwise Namibia expects to employ a workforce comprising more than 95% Namibians, including middle and upper management positions,” the company said.
Windwise Turbines Namibia’s initiatives align with Namibia’s Green Industrialisation Blueprint, which identifies wind turbine production as a strategic sector for investment.
According to the blueprint, Namibia aims to create a robust environment for green energy industries, generating employment and fostering technological innovation.
Windwise Turbines Namibia is an independent company utilising 100% German technology from its sister company, Windwise GmbH. It plans to manufacture wind turbines with rotor diameters ranging from 141 to 175 metres, designed for stable power generation with high-capacity factors.
