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As the fourth-largest wind market in Europe, France is advancing its offshore wind ambitions while seeking to stabilise onshore deployment.
With the GWO Safety & Training Forum & Awards 2026 on the horizon, learn more about the Human Factors workshop session on this year’s programme.
Q2 saw an increase in incidents reported to us, reflecting the efforts the training community is taking to continue building a safety culture.
With less than three months until the GWO Safety & Training Forum & Awards 2026, learn more about this year's programme.
GWO joined industry leaders to analyse the solar workforce challenges in solar and present the Global Solar Training Standards.
With less than a week to go until Early Bird pricing ends on 30 June, read on to get a foretaste of the assessments session in this year’s programme.
GWO joined industry leaders in Hanoi to explore how cross-border cooperation and workforce development can accelerate wind deployment across Asia and Oceania.
Representatives from the GWO team travelled to Skive in Denmark to conduct the first pilot of the High Voltage T-Connector Installation module, part of the GWO High Voltage Standard.
GWO recently travelled to Texas to connect with industry stakeholders about how to tackle the energy workforce challenge.
Representatives from leading renewable energy organisations met with the GWO Solar Training Committee in London to explore standardised solar job roles, including core training and competency requirements for the solar workforce.
As part of GWO’s regular revisioning and updating of its existing standards portfolio, 24th June 2024 marks the republishing of four standards: Service Lift Standard, Basic Technical Training Standard (BTT-B), Basic Safety Training Standard (BST-FA) and Basic Safety Training Standard Refresher (BST-FAR).
Read more about next steps for the “Instructor of the Year” Award and reserve your spot for the Forum 2024 now!
Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is pleased to announce BayWa r.e as its newest Leading Member. BayWa r.e.operates across 34 countries with a diverse portfolio of energy projects, including wind, solar, hybrid, and more.
On October 8th & 9th Global Wind Organisation will be hosting its annual Safety & Training Forum.
At the most recent GWO Annual General Assembly, three new members were elected to the Board of Directors. The important work our Board members undertake suggested this was the perfect moment to first introduce Edward Chargualaf, one of the new board members, to the wider GWO community.
At the most recent GWO Annual General Assembly, three new members were elected to the Board of Directors. The important work our Board members undertake suggested this was the perfect moment to first introduce Tove Lunde, one of the new board members, to the wider GWO community.
A strategic partnership between GWO and Japanese Wind Power Association will result in new industry endorsed guidelines for wind turbine technicians
Winning Stories from the Safety & Training Awards
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GWO is looking for certified training providers to support its review of standards from April 2024 to the rest of the year. Join us in shaping the future of safety standards in the global wind industry!
Winning stories from the Safety & Training Awards 2022
Global Wind Organisation and the Global Solar Council (GSC) have announced a new initiative to introduce training standards for the world’s solar PV technician workforce.
The GWO General Assembly met on 21st Mar 2024 in Spain. During the busy programme GWO member representatives discussed GWO Workforce '26 Strategy and elected a trio of new representatives to the Board of Directors.
The GWO General Assembly met on 21st Mar 2024 in Spain. During the busy programme GWO member representative discussed GWO Workforce '26 Strategy and elected a trio of new representatives to the Board of Directors.
This GWO Positioning Paper provides an introduction to the key ambitions and terms of reference for a proposed expansion in opportunities to use a merit approach to safety & technical training in the wind industry
Meet the Safety & Training Awards 2022 winners!
Meet the 2022 winners!
Whichever route you take to improve your instructor competencies the choice remains yours
Wind industry training providers from across the world will be putting their best foot forward as the GWO Safety & Training Awards 2024 get under way today.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS. The credit fee for WINDA will be updated at 12:00 PM CET 1st April 24 (Copenhagen, CET). All purchases on or after that point will be at the revised levels. Credits purchased before may be redeemed according to GWO’s normal terms and conditions.
As part of regular maintenance of GWO’s standards suite, 4th December 2023 marks the revision of a small number of standards , the GWO Entry Level Framework (V3) along with GWO’s Requirements for Training and Requirements for Certification.
The core purpose of the IQ Standard is to introduce a structured, pedagogical guideline for instructors leading GWO training
The Safety & Training Forum 2023 was GWO’s first event in the United States.151 Training Providers, Certification Bodies, Auditors, vendors, and Industry associations gathered to discuss safety training in the industry. The Forum aimed to increase engagement with North America’s Network and bring the different stakeholders to the table in a conversation about the roles standards play in the workforce challenge.
The Safety & Training Forum 2023 was GWO’s first event in the United States
New member Skyborn will bring its international expertise to GWO, as they work together to strive for an injury free work environment in the offshore wind industry.
The latest GWO North American Market Briefing forecasts high growth of the wind industry and the associated need for more standardised training.
The GWO Safety & Training Forum is for our community of safety and training professionals
The MOU, signed at the Global Offshore Wind Summit, emphasizes GWO's role in developing entry-level skills. This collaboration aims to reshape workforce development, addressing Japan's labor challenges and carbon neutrality goals. A pivotal move for the growth of Japan's wind industry, especially in offshore projects.
Workforce safety and training were the subject of GWO's Wind Workforce Masterclass in Busan, South Korea, where over 100 delegates witnessed strong support for international standards.
• Northland Power’s 16GW offshore wind projects in construction and various stages of development globally are expected to push up demand for standardised training.
The GWWO reveals that over 574,000 technicians will be required by 2027. With almost 43% of these being new talent to the industry, the need for entry level safety and technical training is growing rapidly.
The guidelines were created in collaboration between ACP and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and function as a US-specific version of the GWO Entry Level Framework.
A new marketing toolkit is helping training providers promote the career of Wind Turbine Technician
• Pioneering Japanese onshore wind developer joins global safety training association. • Priorities include regional leadership and support in adoption of industry standards.
Courses focus on safety awareness in lifting operations and are tailored for wind technicians outside scope for formal certification schemes.
Offshore wind development leader declares support for industry training standards
The GWO Safety & Training Forum 2023 is a unique event taking place in North America for the very first time.
Following World Health Organization advice GWO removes temporary Corona exemption
The guidelines will explain how industry standard training like GWO, meet the needs of employers in North American wind energy
GWO Safety & Training Forum coming to Dallas, TX in November 2023
An introduction of the Bolt Tightening Module within the GWO Basic Technical Training Standard
Global Wind Organisation welcomes Engie
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Note on Working at Heights as a pre-requisite for Sea Survival
Eleven Board members elected with John Barrie, Vestas as chair supported by Eloy Jauregui, Acciona as Vice-Chair
New member Ocean Winds will bring its international expertise to GWO, as they work together to strive for an injury free work environment in the offshore wind industry. Ocean Winds’ 15 offshore wind projects in 7 countries and across three continents are expected to push up demand for standardised training.
🔹2022 Annual Report shows 21% increase in GWO Active Workforce 🔹104 new training providers certified as network expands 🔹153 existing training providers broaden their GWO standards portfolio certification
7th February - Due to personal circumstances, GWO announces today that its Executive Committee Chair, Lisa Mallon, will step down from her role with immediate effect.
• Global specialist offshore wind business Corio Generation joins as leading member • Corio's growing global windfarm portfolio will increase demand for standardised training
Global Wind Organisation is delighted to announce that Energy Ireland, as the promoting organisation for Green Tech Skillnet, will be adopting the new GWO Entry Level Framework for their award-winning Skills Connect Wind Turbine Technician Programme.
One of the defining characteristics of northeastern Brazil’s status as a prime location for wind farms is also causing problems in recruiting local talent. Now, thanks to a new programme called ‘Keep it Local’ 25 residents of Caiçara do Rio do Vento are being trained in GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) and are on the pathway to begin new careers in wind.
On November 1st Global Wind Organisation (GWO) releases the Wind Limited Access Standard. This new standard was developed to provide a minimum viable safety training for infrequent visitors to onshore and offshore wind turbine generators (WTG) environments when supervised by at least two GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) qualified persons.
GWO training programmes delivered by AIS Survivex to reskill former military personnel for the wind industry has helped army mechanic, Jack Taylor scoop a full-time renewables job with Correll Group.
Dominion Energy, a Fortune 500 utility company based in Richmond, Virginia, has today joined as leading member of Global Wind Organisation.
Recent changes in the GWO Requirements for Certification Bodies (Version 11) and its introduction of the multi-site certification scheme have required changes within GWO’s Auditor Qualification Training (AQT)
GWO is today (6 December 2022), updating its advice with reference to an item in the equipment lists contained in some standard annexes. This specifically relates to GWO standards with the following codes: ART, ART-R, BST, BSTR, BSTR-P, Lift and WLA
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will present a compelling case for training centres to invest in standardised training as region develops substantial pipeline of on and offshore wind
Over 100 community colleges teach wind turbine technician programs in North America. One GWO training provider, Safety Technology (STL) USA is moving quickly to offer a new pathway into work for college students.
EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) is the latest addition to the growing list of GWO training providers in the US market.
The next generation of wind turbine technicians were placed front and centre at GWO’s Safety & Training Forum, as training providers and employers debated the best approach to onboard thousands of new people.
Standard increases safety around supervised, infrequent WTG visitors.
Specialized safety training highlighted as a significant gap for offshore wind construction and O&M; More GWO Sea Survival training will be needed to safely deliver on the 30GW 2030 target; Companies will need to guide new technicians and rapidly deploy full-scope training for them to keep up with the hastening pace of construction activity.
Among the provisions for version 11 are: a definition of non-conformity, further provision related to GWO’s Auditor Qualification Training, clarification on the qualification process for GWO auditors, criteria for defining multi-site training providers as well as specific requirements for their certification such as the production of an internal audit plan.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS The credit fee for WINDA will be updated at 12:00 PM CET 1st November 22 (Copenhagen, CET). All purchases on or after that point will be at the revised levels. Credits purchased before may be redeemed according to GWO’s normal terms and conditions.
An update to the Sea Survival Module within the GWO Basic Safety Standard (V16) was published 1st October 2022
The first of October 2022 saw Global Wind Organisation launch the latest version (V11) of its Requirements for Certification Bodies. This updated guidance on how certification bodies interact within the GWO community again focusses on the role of audit and certification of training providers. Among the provisions for version 11 are: a definition of non-conformity, further provision related to GWO’s Auditor Qualification Training, clarification on the qualification process for GWO auditors, criteria for defining multi-site training providers as well as specific requirements for their certification such as the production of an internal audit plan.
Global Wind Organisation welcomed training providers from across the globe for this year’s Safety & Training Awards in Copenhagen.
GWO releases new Entry Level Framework and updates to Enhanced First Aid (EFA) Standard and Basic Safety Training Standard, Sea Survival Module (BST-SS)
New analysis from GWO and GWEC finds that: -Global wind power expansion will require 568,800 technicians to work on the construction, installation, operations and maintenance of wind assets by 2026 -More investment in standardised training will be crucial to attract new talent, ensure workforce safety and build sustainable careers
GWO is excited to welcome Mandy Hickson as a keynote speaker for the Safety & Training Forum on October 4th.
Wind energy employers are supporting the onboarding of thousands of new technicians, with a trio of simplified routes and recommended training for entry level profiles.
Training providers certified to deliver the GWO First Aid module of Basic Safety Training are today informed that version (V14) will remain valid for use until April 1 2023. It will co-exist with version 15 that was released for use on 1st April 2022.
Meet the ex-military personnel and oil & gas workers working in wind.
Exploring the training needs of entry level wind technicians
The milestone represents a significant step in the endorsement of GWO safety standards across wind industry markets globally
The Safety & Training Awards and Forum 2022, a day where the GWO community comes together.
October 4th will be a special day as our community of safety and training in wind energy gathers in person for an all-new event in Copenhagen.
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Speaking with the winners of Training Team of the Year 2021: Americas
“It was a great recognition to be chosen by such experienced and significant members of the wind industry”
The awards are a world first, celebrating the impact of safety training for the wind energy workforce.
Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, the GWO Audit & Compliance committee has issued advisory notes communicating agreed advice, guidance and exemptions from our regular governance (requirements and standards).
Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a two-year partnership agreement to highlight the importance of safety, training and job creation to power wind energy development and the global energy transition. The wind energy industry is a major opportunity for countries to create high-skilled, local jobs to boost economic growth and reach their Paris Agreement goals.
