Offshore Wind Secures Thousands of Danish Jobs

Every time one gigawatt of offshore wind is set up in Denmark, 14,600 full-time equivalent jobs are secured in Danish companies. This are the findings of a new study, which for the first time has examined in detail the national and local economic effects

A decision to invest in offshore wind is not just a decision to ensure a greener energy production. It is also a decision to secure thousands of full-time equivalent jobs for Danish companies. For the first time, Danish Shipping, Danish Energy and Wind Denmark have studied what investments in offshore wind can create in terms of employment throughout the value chain - from production of the turbine to dismantling approximately 25 years later. For a Danish offshore wind farm of 1 gigawatt, i.e. an offshore... ... More: Official Press Release Danish Shipping

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