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The warmup to the American energy transition
GWO’s Ralph Savage and Atlas’ Laura Smith share insights into why training the next generation of skilled workforce is the way forward to maximise the potential of the USA offshore wind market From the Atlantic to the Pacific as well as the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes – along North America’s coastlines lie an energy resource with the power to create job opportunities and unmatched economic growth – offshore wind. With the Biden Administration matching the pace of state governments to jumpstart the nascent industry – the USA is currently aiming to develop 30 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. The U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that reaching this target will create 83,000 new American offshore wind jobs. The force multiplier of offshore wind energy is evident, and this implies the need for more skilled, competent talent both onshore and offshore to achieve these targets. The journey is full of opportunities and challenges. Tapping into the diverse set of talent and experience already available in the region is key, and this will be one of the main focal points for developers.
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