More women should fill skills gap in growing global renewable energy sector

Energyjobline and Airswift release GETI, the world’s largest global energy sector skills, recruitment, and employment trends report. Renewable energy a rapidly growing field globally. The report indicates that significantly more skilled workers are needed to match growth in the renewable energy sector. Despite skills gap, more women can be found in senior positions compared to in other industries. The REA’s Chief Executive calls on women and young people in the UK to take courses and train in renewables and sustainability in order to help build the low-carbon energy system that’s needed.

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    Commenting on the release of the Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) Report today, Dr. Nina Skorupska CBE, Chief Executive of the Renewable Energy Association said:

    “This report is a welcome statement that there is a bright future for young people working in renewable energy and smart technologies globally. UK students and existing energy professionals should consider a career in this rapidly growing field that will be critical in mitigating climate change and creating a sustainable world in the coming decades.

    “The data shows that there are more women in senior positions in renewables than in other energy sectors, but 13 per cent isn’t enough! This is a dynamic, exciting, and rapidly shifting industry and I encourage women and men of all backgrounds to become involved.”

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