Kazakhstan will develop professional standards for the renewable energy sector for the first time. The news is reported by infohub.kz.
According to an NUR.KZ correspondent, the adoption of digital processes and artificial intelligence tools is inevitably transforming the system of professional competencies. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has emphasized that, in current conditions, the ability to apply innovative digital technologies is essential for any specialist working in production.
The renewable energy sector is, of course, no exception — modern technology skills are simply indispensable here. That is why professional standards are already being developed for this energy segment.
The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan notes that five draft professional standards have now been identified, covering wind energy, solar energy and the production of clean hydrogen using electrochemical technologies. These drafts are intended to set out requirements for specialists involved in the design, construction, maintenance and other work related to the relevant renewable energy facilities.
Significant attention in the drafts is given to the digital competencies of specialists. In particular, this concerns automated control skills, the use of artificial intelligence technologies, and the use of digital capabilities in monitoring and other processes.
It should be added that the renewable energy sector is among the fastest-growing, which places considerable responsibility on educational institutions that train industry specialists. Therefore, the timely and high-quality training of new personnel also remains highly relevant for the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.