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About GWO
GWO is non-profit industry association representing leading wind turbine manufacturers and renewable energy operators
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GWO standards are created by the industry, for the industry. Our members are globally leading wind turbine manufacturers, and renewable energy operators representing a majority of installed wind energy capacity around the world. Together, they collaborate to create training standards that support workforce development and enable a safer energy transition.
Eight out of ten members agree GWO has raised safety training standards across the industry
GWO technicians are available for up to 6 days more each year than staff trained outside the GWO framework agreement
¾ of GWO members have standardised 30% or more of their entry level training
More than 500 training providers are certified to deliver GWO training in over 50 countries
GWO has become a contractual expectation up and down the supply chain
New member Qair brings extensive expertise of its teams to GWO, to collaborate on standardised skills and training. Qair’s renewables pipeline set for 3 GW by 2030.
Further pilots for the High Voltage Operations module took place at RelyOn, UK.
New measures address risks from hand tools and dropped objects. GWO updates ten training standards to improve safety, focusing on preventing injuries and equipment damage caused by dropped objects and improper tool use.
Industry training providers from around the world will be getting into gear as the GWO Safety & Training Forum 2025 get under way today.
The first pilot of the GWO Solar Training Standards launched at Pearce in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Groundbreaking programme launched to deliver a two-way transition for Oil & Gas Technicians working in Wind.
The first pilot of the GWO High Voltage Training Standard launched at Mærsk Training, Svendborg.
At WindEurope in Copenhagen, the panel highlighted career pathways and the role of education in meeting workforce needs.
