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The GWWO reveals that over 532,000 technicians will be required, with over 40% of these being new talent to the industry. The need to recruit the extra 212,000 new technicians over the next five years suggests a raft of opportunities for new talent to enter from full-time education and transition from other sectors and supporting a just and equitable energy transition away from fossil fuels. As a result, the Global Wind Workforce Outlook 2024-2028 re-emphasises the urgent need for faster growth in safety and technical training capacity to meet the anticipated supply chain gaps.

The Outlook also details onshore and offshore wind growth and workforce needs in 10 countries in particular: Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the USA. The high wind power ambitions of these countries must be reinforced by a strong culture of health and safety and a well trained workforce.

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