GWEC and GWO: Dire Need for Trained On-Site Workers for Offshore Wind

The global offshore wind industry is in need of 77,000 workers for emerging markets like Asia and North America - by 2024.

Official Press Release GWEC / GWO:

GWEC and GWO: Global offshore wind industry will require over 77,000 trained on-site workers by 2024 to power growth in emerging markets

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The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) have published the Powering the Future: Global Offshore Wind Workforce Outlook 2020-2024 report as part of the partnership between the two global associations. The research was conducted in collaboration with Renewables Consulting Group.

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) have published a new report that highlights the need for over 77,000 trained on-site workers to deliver forecast installations in six key emerging markets for offshore wind between 2020-2024. The first report of its kind, Powering the Future: Global Offshore Wind Workforce Outlook 2020-2024 provides a qualitative analysis of the workforce training needs required to fulfill offshore... ... More: Official Press Release GWEC / GWO