This report is based upon the outputs of GWO’s workforce forecasting model built with the assistance of Renewables Consulting Group (RCG). The model uses GWEC’s global wind market forecasts as its primary input to determine the volume of technicians required to construct, install, operate and maintain the forecast new global onshore and offshore wind fleet out to 2026. The report seeks to answer three fundamental questions: 1. How many technicians will require wind industry standard training for the construction and installation and operation and maintenance of wind assets?

2. What is the gap between the level of penetration for GWO industry-standard training that is currently available and the level that would be required to train the forecast workforce?

3. Where are the biggest opportunities for educators and training providers to enhance wind workforce safety via GWO training?