Saudi Polytechnic Institute for Renewable Energy (SPIRE)

The Saudi Polytechnic Institute for Renewable Energy, abbreviated as 'SPIRE,' is a non-profit training unit licensed by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2022. It enjoys legal personality and financial independence and operates under the umbrella of the Saudi Center for International Strategic Partnerships.

The headquarters of the Saudi Polytechnic Institute for Renewable Energy is located in the city of Sikaka in al-Jawf Province, northern Kingdom. Sikaka was chosen for its headquarters as it hosts the Sikaka Photovoltaic Solar Plant and Dawmat al-Jandal Wind Farm, which represent the pioneering renewable energy projects in the Kingdom. Additionally, its proximity to other projects in the Northern Borders and Tabuk Provinces, and its suitable infrastructure to support the institute's operations and logistical needs.

The Saudi Polytechnic Institute for Renewable Energy operates according to the strategy of strategic partnership training institutes, which start with employment in renewable energy specializations. This aims to fill the needs of strategic partners operating renewable energy projects in the Kingdom.

Training at the Saudi Polytechnic Institute for Renewable Energy involves the participation of the business sector in the training process by identifying the required skills, developing training curricula, establishing quality methods, and participating in the selection of training service providers.

The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation provides the training infrastructure, and the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf) contributes to covering the costs of the training process. All trainees are registered with the General Organization for Social Insurance from the first day of training and are directly employed upon graduation from the institute.

The Saudi Polytechnic Institute for Renewable Energy aims to conduct technical and administrative research and studies to develop the institute's work and enhance its performance. It collaborates with partners to select and prepare trainees for employment in companies after graduation. The institute also focuses on developing the capabilities of trainers in its specializations, designing and improving technical and general curricula, and collaborating with local, regional, and international institutions and organizations involved in vocational and technical education and training to benefit from their expertise in developing the institute's programs. Additionally, it aims to qualify Saudi youth to work in the field of renewable energy, its technologies, and logistical services.

The Saudi Polytechnic Institute for Renewable Energy offers various training programs in the renewable energy sector. Among the available training tracks is the diploma track, which aims to equip trainees with knowledge in renewable energy sciences, management, operation, and maintenance. This track lasts for two and a half years and targets high school graduates and holders of a technical college diploma in electrical specialization. Additionally, the institute offers the professional development and certification track, as well as the targeted training solutions track.