GWO Newsletter

GWO High Voltage Standard Now Live

Following approval from the Training Committee, GWO is releasing the High Voltage Standard. The High Voltage Standard aims to prepare workers to safely operate high voltage equipment and systems under a Safe System of Work (SSOW).

Oil and Gas to Wind Cross-Skill Pilot Programme Reaches Completion

The completion of the first GWO and ECITB Cross-Skill Pilot Programme signals a promising step towards a more cost-efficient, skill-based entry for O&G workers transitioning into the renewable energy sector.

GWO Forum ’25: Meet the Industry in Madrid

Only a Few Weeks Left for Early Bird Registration – Closes 1st July

High Voltage Cable Pulling Training Nears Release

Final pilots for the High Voltage Cable Pulling module took place at two locations in May.

GWO White Paper on Job Roles Paves Way for Careers in Wind

Wind technician Job Roles initiative draws clear pathway for new talent. Employer-validated career map will support educators, guiding students towards industry-standard safety and technical training.

Qair joins Global Wind Organisation

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.

Pilot Tests Prepare High Voltage Training for Launch

Further pilots for the High Voltage Operations module took place at RelyOn, UK.

GWO Standards Updated for Hand Tool and Dropped Object Safety

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.

GWO Safety & Training Forum & Awards 2025: it’s time to secure your early-bird ticket!

Industry training providers from around the world will be getting into gear as the GWO Safety & Training Forum 2025 get under way today.

Kicking Off a New Chapter for Solar Workforce Training

The first pilot of the GWO Solar Training Standards launched at Pearce in Dallas, Texas, USA.

Cross-skill pilot exemplifies just-transition in action

Groundbreaking programme launched to deliver a two-way transition for Oil & Gas Technicians working in Wind.

First GWO High Voltage Pilot Delivered at Mærsk Training

The first pilot of the GWO High Voltage Training Standard launched at Mærsk Training, Svendborg.

WindEurope Panel Inspires Future Talent

At WindEurope in Copenhagen, the panel highlighted career pathways and the role of education in meeting workforce needs.

Q&A with Dr. Marko Ladehoff, Chair of the GWO Audit & Compliance Committee

GWO welcomes Dr. Marko Ladehoff as Chair of the GWO Audit & Compliance Committee.

Statement regarding resignation from the GWO Board of Directors

Eloy Jauregui steps down as Vice Chair

GWO Members Elect New Board of Directors

Industry leaders appointed to help drive Workforce ’26 strategy at non-profit association. New member companies RES Group, BayWa r.e. and Ocean Winds now represented in balanced, global team

National Wind Training Guidelines on track in Brazil

GWO and ABEEólica collaborate to align industry training standards with Brazilian regulations.

Members Call for Increased BTT Bolt Tightening

GWO Training Committee Chair Ann Duedahl highlights the importance of expanding the availability of BTT and other training standards

RES joins Global Wind Organisation

New member RES will bring four decades of global expertise to GWO, as they work together to strive for an injury-free work environment.

Discover the Latest WINDA API Updates

Learn more about the latest WINDA API updates in GWO's forthcoming webinars.

Another Look at Human Factors in Offshore Wind

The latest IQT webinar on Human Factors marked the start of a year-long collaboration between GWO and Dr Ruby Roberts, Chartered Psychologist and Chancellor's Fellow at Robert Gordon University, who is currently researching the role of human factors in offshore wind.

Key Growth in Training Records in 2024

Two key trends emerged in 2024: US and Asian markets are playing a key role in the growth of the GWO training network and there is an overall increase in valid records per course participant globally.

Net Zero: Increase In Governments’ Workforce Pledges "A Must”

IRENA estimates that 88% of governments lack explicit commitment to include human capital development considerations in their Net Zero plans. GWO supporting governments with Jobs4RE guidelines to bridge the gap.

More Training Key To New Workforce In Latest Forecast

The demand for wind energy continues to grow at a steady pace. By 2028, the world will need over 532,000 technicians to build and maintain wind fleets, both onshore and offshore. Notably, 40% of these roles will need to be filled by new entrants

GWO and ABEEólica Build Training Pathways for Brazilian Wind Workers

Brazilian Association of Wind Energy and New Technologies, ABEEólica, has signed an MOU in strategic partnership with training standards body GWO. Tried and tested collaboration will provide certainty for all stakeholders, aligning Brazil’s safety regulations with globally recognised standards.

COP29: GWO and IRENA demonstrate workforce development plans

GWO and IRENA will initiate discussions of how global standards can best support skilled workforce development, in line with 2030 targets. Co-publication of the Jobs4RE Workforce Training Guidelines for the Wind Industry is set to follow in 2025.

Japanese Wind Technician Training Guidelines Unveiled

The next generation of wind turbine technicians have a new training pathway to follow, courtesy of guidelines presented today by the Japan Wind Power Association working with GWO.

Positioning Paper on Solar Training Launched

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

Pattern Energy joins Global Wind Organisation

Global Wind Organisation (GWO) is pleased to announce Pattern Energy as its newest Leading Member. Pattern Energy has 29GW worth of global development and active construction projects under way, as well as 750+ commercial solar projects completed through its affiliates.

GWO Announces Finalists for the 2024 Young Achiever and the 2024 Instructor of the Year Awards

Meet the finalists for the 2024 Young Achiever Award and the 2024 Instructor of the Year Award. Reserve your spot for the Forum 2024 now!

GWO Announces Finalists for the 2024 Training Team of the Year Award

Meet the finalists for the 2024 Training Team of the Year Award and reserve your spot for the Forum 2024 now!

Coming Soon- August Announcement of Safety & Training Awards Finalists

Read more about next steps for the “Instructor of the Year” Award and reserve your spot for the Forum 2024 now!

BayWa r.e. joins Global Wind Organisation

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.

Engage in Dynamic Discussions at GWO's Forum '24 in Sunny Orlando, Florida

On October 8th & 9th Global Wind Organisation will be hosting its annual Safety & Training Forum.

Wind Technician Training is on Track in Japan

A strategic partnership between GWO and Japanese Wind Power Association will result in new industry endorsed guidelines for wind turbine technicians

Winning Stories: Young Achiever of the Year 2022

Winning Stories from the Safety & Training Awards

Join a GWO Working Group

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!

Solar Positioning Paper

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.

Solar Training Standards Initiative launched

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.

General Assembly Elects New Board

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.

GWO's New 'Workforce '26' Strategy Launched

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.

Your Way to Instructor Development

Whichever route you take to improve your instructor competencies the choice remains yours

Bring your “A” game for the GWO Safety & Training Awards 2024!

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.

Introducing: Instructor of the Year Award

GWO Announces WINDA Credit Price Rise, Effective 1st April 2024

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.

GWO Publishes New Instructor Quality (IQ) Standard

The core purpose of the IQ Standard is to introduce a structured, pedagogical guideline for instructors leading GWO training

Skyborn Renewables joins Global Wind Organisation

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.

North American Market Brief Forecasts Substantial Growth

The latest GWO North American Market Briefing forecasts high growth of the wind industry and the associated need for more standardised training.

GWO and JWPA sign groundbreaking MOU on Human Resource development for Japanese wind energy

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.

Korean offshore wind primed for GWO training boost

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 joins Global Wind Organisation

‍• Northland Power’s 16GW offshore wind projects in construction and various stages of development globally are expected to push up demand for standardised training.

Growth Remains Strong for Wind Workforce In Latest Forecast

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.

ACP Publishes Guidelines for Entry-level Wind Technician Training Following Collaboration with GWO

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.

Training Providers on Board with Propel your Career campaign

A new marketing toolkit is helping training providers promote the career of Wind Turbine Technician

Japanese Developer Eurus Energy Joins Global Wind Organisation

• Pioneering Japanese onshore wind developer joins global safety training association. • Priorities include regional leadership and support in adoption of industry standards.

GWO Publishes Crane and Hoist Training Standard

Courses focus on safety awareness in lifting operations and are tailored for wind technicians outside scope for formal certification schemes.

First Union Training Provider in USA Certified to GWO Standards

Copenhagen Offshore Partners joins Global Wind Organisation

Offshore wind development leader declares support for industry training standards

GWO Safety & Training Forum 2023 - Registration now open

The GWO Safety & Training Forum 2023 is a unique event taking place in North America for the very first time.

Corona Update 14 - Removal of Temporary Corona Measure

Following World Health Organization advice GWO removes temporary Corona exemption