GWEC
The international body said the wind industry holds the potential to create jobs, generate zero carbon renewable power and drive green investment
The Global Wind Organisation notes a trained workforce is necessary as global industries increase their focus on worker safety, job creation and long-term sustainability
2019 saw a 35.5% increase in global wind energy capacity as compared to 2018 – according to GWEC’s latest annual report
A memorandum of understanding has been signed to leverage shared resources, including datasets, analytical and forecasting capabilities
The Global Wind Energy Council warns tariffs on key commodities and components could add up to 20% to wind turbine supply chain costs
Globally, an additional 200GW of new offshore wind energy capacity is forecast to be added by 2030
Around 327MW of onshore and offshore wind capacity has been installed so far
Women currently make up only 22% of the global workforce
That’s a 12% rise from the previous year, taking the total capacity to 135GW
The organisation expects the wind industry to grow to 841GW in 2022