This report focuses on the workforce in Europe’s wind energy sector, analyzing employment figures, workforce composition, skills shortages, and future workforce needs up to 2030.
In 2024, wind energy supported 442,800 jobs across Europe, with nearly half being direct employment within the wind industry and the rest indirect jobs related to other economic sectors. The report covers employment across all phases of the turbine lifecycle and emphasizes the importance of strategic planning to address labor and skills shortages.