The Renewable Energy ecosystem includes:
- Electric motors, engines and turbines
- Electric power generation
- Manufacturing and distribution of gas
Find out more about the LSP(s) in this ecosystem and their commitments below:
Challenges
The EU has set ambitious targets for increasing offshore renewable energy (ORE) production until 2050. These will require a long-term strategy to ensure that the sector can meet the growing market demand through the investment in emerging technologies and highly qualified labour force. Furthermore, COVID-19 has slowed down the supply chain and hampered mobility. This systemic impact and ongoing uncertainty are an added obstacle to investment in skills within the sector.
Size of the labour market
The sector is estimated at 79,600 jobs in Europe (2020): 77,356 jobs supported by offshore wind and 2,250 jobs supported by the ocean energy.
Commitments made under the Pact for Skills
The Partnership for offshore renewable energy, represented by the industry, trade union, education, training and research organisations, has committed to support the qualification process for the new jobs in the sector (estimated between 20,000 and 54,000 new workers in the next five years) and contribute to improved upskilling opportunities for the current ORE workforce.