Wanted: Wind technicians

Wind Industry Profile of

33% rise in recruitment and training needs for wind turbine technicians over next five years if the world is to deliver the wind energy capacity required to meet net zero goals / Industry calls for more investment in standardised training to attract new talent, ensure workforce safety and build sustainable careers

Rapid growth in onshore and offshore wind capacity is generating huge demand for skilled workforce, a new report reveals today. New figures from Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) show that 569,000 technicians will be needed to build and maintain a global onshore and offshore wind fleet that will increase in size by 67% by 2026. With rapid growth of the wind energy capacity at the heart of the world’s plans to achieve... ... More: Official Press Release GWEC

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