To implement the renewable energy targets and make the green deal happen, large investments are needed along with skilled people. However, the wind energy industry is already facing a challenge – there are not enough people who could implement large-scale investment projects. Large wind and solar developers have difficulty finding technicians, mechanics and engineers with specific knowledge of renewable energy technologies, and another pressing issue has arisen – the lack of environmental experts (ornithologists, bat experts). There is also a shortage of electricians who understand and are able to work with high voltage. The Latvian Wind Energy Association, together with the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, have identified this issue as one of the industry’s challenges, which could slow down investment in renewable energy field and thus delaying the development of new capacities. Marking the Global Wind Day on 15 June, we’re organising an online discussion on how to attract interest to the renewable energy field.
Participants in the discussion:
The discussion will be live-streamed on LWEA’s Facebook page. Discussion language – Latvian.
