Study: Offshore Wind Ramps Up Job Market in the UK

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New research published today by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) shows that the number of people working in direct and indirect jobs in the UK’s world-leading offshore wind industry is set to rise significantly, from 26,000 currently to over 69,800 by 2026.

Most of the jobs will being created in parts of the country which urgently need levelling up, including the north east of England, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Anglia and Scotland.  The private sector will invest £60.8bn billion across the UK over the next five years in developing, constructing and operating offshore wind projects as the industry expands rapidly to help the Government to achieve its net zero emissions goal. The average annual investment will be £10.1bn between 2021 and... ... More: Official Press Release Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) via RenewableUK

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