Romanian Wind Open Day: Coal Miners Visit Wind Farm

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For the energy transition to succeed, it must be just. This means making sure that coal regions are not left behind. It means training fossil fuel workers so they can work in renewables. And it means showing that wind energy delivers jobs, prospects and a promising future for coal workers.

It’s in this spirit that the Romanian Wind Energy Association (RWEA) organises its annual Wind Open Day in Fantanele-Cogealac. Europe’s largest wind farm, CEZ, is located there, and this year’s Wind Open Day was dedicated to a professional reconversion programme for miners. The technical and professional skills of technicians in the mining sector are easily transferable to the renewable energy and distribution sectors, when provided with the right conversion training and... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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