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GWO Members Elect New Board of Directors

Industry leaders appointed to help drive Workforce ’26 strategy at non-profit association. New member companies RES Group, BayWa r.e. and Ocean Winds now represented in balanced, global team

Winners 2024: Meet RelyOn Nutec

Winner Highlights for the 2024 Safety & Training Awards

Winners 2024: Meet ENSA North America

Winner Highlights for the 2024 Safety & Training Awards

National Wind Training Guidelines on track in Brazil

GWO and ABEEólica collaborate to align industry standards with Brazilian regulations.

Members Call for Increased BTT Bolt Tightening

In 2024, Basic Technical Training (BTT) made up almost 10% of all modules uploaded to WINDA, with the recently added Bolt Tightening module seeing significant uptake, particularly in the USA. GWO Training Committee Chair Ann Duedahl highlights the importance of expanding the availability of this and other training standards to enhance workforce safety and skill development.

RES joins Global Wind Organisation

New member RES will bring four decades of global expertise to GWO, as they work together to strive for an injury-free work environment. RES’ safety leadership processes are overseen by the global Safety Leadership Team (SLT), ensuring an ongoing commitment to assessing safety performance, advocating reporting and preventing incidents.

Discover the Latest WINDA API Updates

Learn more about the latest WINDA API updates in GWO's forthcoming webinars.

Cross-skill pilot exemplifies just-transition in action

Groundbreaking programme launched to deliver a two-way transition for Oil & Gas Technicians working in Wind.

Another Look at Human Factors in Offshore Wind

The latest IQT webinar on Human Factors marked the start of a year-long collaboration between GWO and Dr Ruby Roberts, Chartered Psychologist and Chancellor's Fellow at Robert Gordon University, who is currently researching the role of human factors in offshore wind.

Key Growth in Training Records in 2024

Two key trends emerged in 2024: US and Asian markets are playing a key role in the growth of the GWO training network and there is an overall increase in valid records per course participant globally.

Instructor of the Year Award Returns for Its Second Season

Are you ready to shine a spotlight on the incredible instructors and training teams that keep the wind workforce safe?

The GWO Safety & Training Awards Are Back – Join Us for the 4th Edition!

The Safety & Training Awards Return for it's 4th edition!

Net Zero: Increase In Governments’ Workforce Pledges "A Must”

IRENA estimates that 88% of governments lack explicit commitment to include human capital development considerations in their Net Zero plans. GWO supporting governments with Jobs4RE guidelines to bridge the gap.

WINDA credit fees updated 1 April 2025

GWO WINDA credit fees updated to account for cost of living increase

More Training Key To New Workforce In Latest Forecast

The demand for wind energy continues to grow at a steady pace. By 2028, the world will need over 532,000 technicians to build and maintain wind fleets, both onshore and offshore. Notably, 40% of these roles will need to be filled by new entrants

COP29 Session: Shaping the future Wind Energy Workforce

GWO and IRENA’s session discussed the role of global standards to best support skilled workforce development, in line with 2030 targets. Recognised international training standards to benefit both workers and employers by enhancing skill mobility and aligning training efforts across supply chains.

Hurricane disrupts GWO Forum, But Key Discussions Prevail

Despite Milton’s interruptions, more than half our guests hunkered down in Orlando, resulting in a conference none of us will ever forget.

Hurricane disrupts GWO Forum, But Key Discussions Prevail

Despite Milton’s interruptions, more than half our guests hunkered down in Orlando, resulting in a conference none of us will ever forget.

Meet the Winners of the 2024 Safety & Training Awards

GWO and ABEEólica Build Training Pathways for Brazilian Wind Workers

Brazilian Association of Wind Energy and New Technologies, ABEEólica, has signed an MOU in strategic partnership with training standards body GWO. Tried and tested collaboration will provide certainty for all stakeholders, aligning Brazil’s safety regulations with globally recognised standards.

COP29: GWO and IRENA demonstrate workforce development plans

GWO and IRENA will initiate discussions of how global standards can best support skilled workforce development, in line with 2030 targets. Co-publication of the Jobs4RE Workforce Training Guidelines for the Wind Industry is set to follow in 2025.

Mingyang joins Global Wind Organisation

Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is pleased to announce Mingyang as its newest Leading Member.

GWO Expands Strategic Partnerships & Network Development Capacities

Meeting the needs of GWO's expanding renewable energy community is a key driver for additional Secretariat resources

Japanese Wind Technician Training Guidelines Unveiled

The next generation of wind turbine technicians have a new training pathway to follow, courtesy of guidelines presented today by the Japan Wind Power Association working with GWO.

Positioning Paper on Solar Training Launched

This GWO Positioning Paper provides an introduction to the key ambitions and terms of reference for a proposed expansion in opportunities to use a merit approach to safety & technical training in the wind industry

Pattern Energy joins Global Wind Organisation

Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is pleased to announce Pattern Energy as its newest Leading Member. Pattern Energy has 29GW worth of global development and active construction projects under way, as well as 750+ commercial solar projects completed through its affiliates.

GWO Announces Finalists for the 2024 Young Achiever and the 2024 Instructor of the Year Awards

Meet the finalists for the 2024 Young Achiever Award and the 2024 Instructor of the Year Award. Reserve your spot for the Forum 2024 now!

GWO Announces Finalists for the 2024 Training Team of the Year Award

Meet the finalists for the 2024 Training Team of the Year Award and reserve your spot for the Forum 2024 now!

GWO Instructor of the Year Award

GWO Training Team of the Year Award

GWO Young Achiever of the Year Award

Robust growth in new people training and GWO record uploads during H1 2024

Two key trends emerged in the first half of 2024: a global increase in new trainees and more training records uploaded by GWO Training Providers

GWO Releases Four Updated Standards

As part of GWO’s regular revisioning and updating of its existing standards portfolio, 24th June 2024 marks the republishing of four standards: Service Lift Standard, Basic Technical Training Standard (BTT-B), Basic Safety Training Standard (BST-FA) and Basic Safety Training Standard Refresher (BST-FAR).

Coming Soon- August Announcement of Safety & Training Awards Finalists

Read more about next steps for the “Instructor of the Year” Award and reserve your spot for the Forum 2024 now!

BayWa r.e. joins Global Wind Organisation

Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is pleased to announce BayWa r.e as its newest Leading Member. BayWa r.e.operates across 34 countries with a diverse portfolio of energy projects, including wind, solar, hybrid, and more.

Coming Soon- August Announcement of Safety & Training Awards Finalists

Read more about next steps for the “Instructor of the Year” Award and reserve your spot for the Forum 2024 now!

Engage in Dynamic Discussions at GWO's Forum '24 in Sunny Orlando, Florida

On October 8th & 9th Global Wind Organisation will be hosting its annual Safety & Training Forum.

Engage in Dynamic Discussions at GWO's Forum '24 in sunny Orlando, Florida

Introducing New Board Member: Edward Chargualaf

At the most recent GWO Annual General Assembly, three new members were elected to the Board of Directors. The important work our Board members undertake suggested this was the perfect moment to first introduce Edward Chargualaf, one of the new board members, to the wider GWO community.

Introducing New Board Member: Tove Lunde

At the most recent GWO Annual General Assembly, three new members were elected to the Board of Directors. The important work our Board members undertake suggested this was the perfect moment to first introduce Tove Lunde, one of the new board members, to the wider GWO community.

Wind Technician Training is on Track in Japan

A strategic partnership between GWO and Japanese Wind Power Association will result in new industry endorsed guidelines for wind turbine technicians

Winning Stories: Young Achiever of the Year 2022

Winning Stories from the Safety & Training Awards

Winners 2022: Young Achiever of the Year

Winning Stories from previous editions

Join a GWO Working Group

GWO is looking for certified training providers to support its review of standards from April 2024 to the rest of the year. Join us in shaping the future of safety standards in the global wind industry!

Winners 2022: Training Team of the Year, EMEA

Winning stories from the Safety & Training Awards 2022

Winners 2022: Tesicnor

Winning stories from the Safety & Training Awards 2022

Solar Positioning Paper

Global Wind Organisation and the Global Solar Council (GSC) have announced a new initiative to introduce training standards for the world’s solar PV technician workforce.

Solar Training Standards Initiative launched

Global Wind Organisation and the Global Solar Council (GSC) have announced a new initiative to introduce training standards for the world’s solar PV technician workforce.

General Assembly Elects New Board

The GWO General Assembly met on 21st Mar 2024 in Spain. During the busy programme GWO member representatives discussed GWO Workforce '26 Strategy and elected a trio of new representatives to the Board of Directors.

GWO's New 'Workforce '26' Strategy Launched

The GWO General Assembly met on 21st Mar 2024 in Spain. During the busy programme GWO member representative discussed GWO Workforce '26 Strategy and elected a trio of new representatives to the Board of Directors.

Positioning Paper on Meriting Process Launched

This GWO Positioning Paper provides an introduction to the key ambitions and terms of reference for a proposed expansion in opportunities to use a merit approach to safety & technical training in the wind industry

Winners 2022: Training Team of the Year, Americas

Meet the Safety & Training Awards 2022 winners!

Winners 2022: Training Team of the Year, Northern Europe

Meet the Safety & Training Awards 2022 winners!

Winners 2022: Tech Safety Lines

Meet the 2022 winners!

Winners 2022: RelyOn Nutec UK

Meet the 2022 winners!

Your Way to Instructor Development

Whichever route you take to improve your instructor competencies the choice remains yours

Bring your “A” game for the GWO Safety & Training Awards 2024!

Wind industry training providers from across the world will be putting their best foot forward as the GWO Safety & Training Awards 2024 get under way today.

Bring your “A” game for the GWO Safety & Training Awards 2024!

Wind industry training providers from across the world will be putting their best foot forward as the GWO Safety & Training Awards 2024 get under way today.

Introducing: Instructor of the Year Award

Introducing: Instructor of the Year Award

GWO Announces WINDA Credit Price Rise, Effective 1st April 2024

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS. The credit fee for WINDA will be updated at 12:00 PM CET 1st April 24 (Copenhagen, CET). All purchases on or after that point will be at the revised levels. Credits purchased before may be redeemed according to GWO’s normal terms and conditions.

GWO Publishes Updates to Selected Standards, Frameworks and Requirements

As part of regular maintenance of GWO’s standards suite, 4th December 2023 marks the revision of a small number of standards , the GWO Entry Level Framework (V3) along with GWO’s Requirements for Training and Requirements for Certification.

GWO Publishes New Instructor Quality (IQ) Standard

The core purpose of the IQ Standard is to introduce a structured, pedagogical guideline for instructors leading GWO training

Looking back on the 2023 Safety & Training Forum

The Safety & Training Forum 2023 was GWO’s first event in the United States.151 Training Providers, Certification Bodies, Auditors, vendors, and Industry associations gathered to discuss safety training in the industry. The Forum aimed to increase engagement with North America’s Network and bring the different stakeholders to the table in a conversation about the roles standards play in the workforce challenge.

Looking Back on the Safety & Training Forum 2023

The Safety & Training Forum 2023 was GWO’s first event in the United States

Skyborn Renewables joins Global Wind Organisation

New member Skyborn will bring its international expertise to GWO, as they work together to strive for an injury free work environment in the offshore wind industry.

North American Market Brief Forecasts Substantial Growth

The latest GWO North American Market Briefing forecasts high growth of the wind industry and the associated need for more standardised training.

Full House for GWO Safety & Training Forum 2023

The GWO Safety & Training Forum is for our community of safety and training professionals

GWO and JWPA sign groundbreaking MOU on Human Resource development for Japanese wind energy

The MOU, signed at the Global Offshore Wind Summit, emphasizes GWO's role in developing entry-level skills. This collaboration aims to reshape workforce development, addressing Japan's labor challenges and carbon neutrality goals. A pivotal move for the growth of Japan's wind industry, especially in offshore projects.

Korean offshore wind primed for GWO training boost

Workforce safety and training were the subject of GWO's Wind Workforce Masterclass in Busan, South Korea, where over 100 delegates witnessed strong support for international standards.

Northland Power joins Global Wind Organisation

‍• Northland Power’s 16GW offshore wind projects in construction and various stages of development globally are expected to push up demand for standardised training.

Growth Remains Strong for Wind Workforce In Latest Forecast

The GWWO reveals that over 574,000 technicians will be required by 2027. With almost 43% of these being new talent to the industry, the need for entry level safety and technical training is growing rapidly.

ACP Publishes Guidelines for Entry-level Wind Technician Training Following Collaboration with GWO

The guidelines were created in collaboration between ACP and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and function as a US-specific version of the GWO Entry Level Framework.

Training Providers on Board with Propel your Career campaign

A new marketing toolkit is helping training providers promote the career of Wind Turbine Technician

Polish Fishermen Transition to Careers in Wind Through GWO Training

Japanese Developer Eurus Energy Joins Global Wind Organisation

• Pioneering Japanese onshore wind developer joins global safety training association. • Priorities include regional leadership and support in adoption of industry standards.

GWO Publishes Crane and Hoist Training Standard

Courses focus on safety awareness in lifting operations and are tailored for wind technicians outside scope for formal certification schemes.

First Union Training Provider in USA Certified to GWO Standards

Copenhagen Offshore Partners joins Global Wind Organisation

Offshore wind development leader declares support for industry training standards

GWO Safety & Training Forum 2023 - Registration now open

The GWO Safety & Training Forum 2023 is a unique event taking place in North America for the very first time.

GWO Safety & Training Forum 2023 - Registration now open

The GWO Safety & Training Forum 2023 is a unique event taking place in North America for the very first time.

Corona Update 14 - Removal of Temporary Corona Measure

Following World Health Organization advice GWO removes temporary Corona exemption

American Clean Power creates entry level training guide with GWO

The guidelines will explain how industry standard training like GWO, meet the needs of employers in North American wind energy

GWO Forum 2023

GWO Safety & Training Forum coming to Dallas, TX in November 2023

Introducing Bolt Tightening module with more in-depth training in BTT standard

An introduction of the Bolt Tightening Module within the GWO Basic Technical Training Standard

ENGIE Joins Global Wind Organisation

Global Wind Organisation welcomes Engie

Spring 2023 updates on BST Working at Heights, BTT and Requirements for Training and Certification.

Learn more about GWO's Standard updates and releases

Update on Standards and Releases

Dates for your calendar from May 2nd onwards

Working at Heights removed as prerequisite for Sea Survival

Note on Working at Heights as a pre-requisite for Sea Survival

GWO Members elect new Board

Eleven Board members elected with John Barrie, Vestas as chair supported by Eloy Jauregui, Acciona as Vice-Chair

Ocean Winds joins Global Wind Organisation

New member Ocean Winds will bring its international expertise to GWO, as they work together to strive for an injury free work environment in the offshore wind industry. Ocean Winds’ 15 offshore wind projects in 7 countries and across three continents are expected to push up demand for standardised training.

Impressive year for wind energy safety as GWO Trained Workforce passes 149,800

🔹2022 Annual Report shows 21% increase in GWO Active Workforce 🔹104 new training providers certified as network expands 🔹153 existing training providers broaden their GWO standards portfolio certification

Lisa Mallon steps down as Chair of Global Wind Organisation

7th February - Due to personal circumstances, GWO announces today that its Executive Committee Chair, Lisa Mallon, will step down from her role with immediate effect.

Corio joins GWO to promote best practice in offshore safety training

• Global specialist offshore wind business Corio Generation joins as leading member • Corio's growing global windfarm portfolio will increase demand for standardised training

New Irish wind techs receive funding for GWO Entry Level Training Framework

Global Wind Organisation is delighted to announce that Energy Ireland, as the promoting organisation for Green Tech Skillnet, will be adopting the new GWO Entry Level Framework for their award-winning Skills Connect Wind Turbine Technician Programme.

Vestas and EDPR get behind jobs programme in Brazil’s remote North-East

One of the defining characteristics of northeastern Brazil’s status as a prime location for wind farms is also causing problems in recruiting local talent. Now, thanks to a new programme called ‘Keep it Local’ 25 residents of Caiçara do Rio do Vento are being trained in GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) and are on the pathway to begin new careers in wind.

Wind Limited Access Standard: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

On November 1st Global Wind Organisation (GWO) releases the Wind Limited Access Standard. This new standard was developed to provide a minimum viable safety training for infrequent visitors to onshore and offshore wind turbine generators (WTG) environments when supervised by at least two GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) qualified persons.

Military transition has never been easier

GWO training programmes delivered by AIS Survivex to reskill former military personnel for the wind industry has helped army mechanic, Jack Taylor scoop a full-time renewables job with Correll Group.

US Offshore Wind pioneer Dominion Energy commits to GWO

Dominion Energy, a Fortune 500 utility company based in Richmond, Virginia, has today joined as leading member of Global Wind Organisation.

New changes into Auditor Qualification Training on January 1st

Recent changes in the GWO Requirements for Certification Bodies (Version 11) and its introduction of the multi-site certification scheme have required changes within GWO’s Auditor Qualification Training (AQT)