From Training to Transformation: Growing Green Skills in Lesotho

Clean Energy Is More Than Technology, It’s People

At the heart of every wind turbine, every electric charging station, and every infrastructure upgrade is something more powerful than the wind itself: people. Lesotho’s transition to renewable energy depends not just on investment and innovation but on local skills, local talent, and local leadership.

That’s why at Hirundo Energy, we’ve made skills development and training a key part of every project we undertake. We believe that the clean energy revolution should be driven by Basotho, not outsourced.

Building a Local Green Workforce

As we roll out large-scale wind projects like the Mohale’s Hoek and Masite Nek Wind Farms, we’re creating demand for electricians, engineers, environmental scientists, safety officers, project managers, and turbine technicians.

But rather than import expertise from abroad, we’re investing in training programs that prepare local workers to take on these roles with confidence and competence. From construction basics to advanced technical certifications, we’re equipping individuals with the skills they need to participate—and lead—in the green economy.

What Our Training Includes

Our training approach is both technical and practical, blending in-class learning with on-site experience. Depending on the project phase and community needs, participants may receive:

• Basic safety and construction training

• Environmental monitoring and reporting skills

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance

• Turbine operation training

• Community engagement and administration roles

We also collaborate with local vocational institutions and industry experts to ensure that training is aligned with industry standards and nationally recognized qualifications.

Empowering Youth and Women

We’re especially committed to opening pathways for youth and women groups often underrepresented in infrastructure and energy sectors. By creating safe, inclusive training environments and offering targeted mentorship, we’re helping a new generation of Basotho become leaders in sustainability.

Whether it’s a young woman learning to operate a wind turbine or a recent graduate gaining skills in project logistics, our programs are built to uplift and inspire.

Long-Term Impact

Our goal isn’t just to fill roles during construction we’re preparing people for lifelong careers in clean energy. Once the turbines are spinning, they need to be maintained, monitored, and managed. That means ongoing jobs and stable income far beyond the initial build.

We also believe trained community members become ambassadors for change, spreading awareness about clean energy, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship in their own homes and villages.

Ready to Learn and Lead?

If you’re a job seeker, a student, or a vocational training institution interested in partnering with Hirundo Energy, we want to hear from you. Together, we can turn Lesotho’s winds into opportunity and its people into the power behind the power.