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2025 - A Year In Review

GWO WINDA Training Credit fees will change on 1 April 2026.

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GWO Update to Fees for WINDA Training Credits

GWO WINDA Training Credit fees will change on 1 April 2026.

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GWO Announces Ralph Savage to Step Down as Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer (CSRO)

As one of GWO’s longest-serving team members, he has played a crucial role in building and maturing the organisation. Ralph will be leaving GWO to pursue other opportunities.

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Workforce Readiness Must Be Prioritised to Meet Projected Wind Roll-Out

A workforce of 628,000 technicians will be needed to build and maintain wind fleets, as global wind energy capacity is projected to grow by 87% over the next five years. Workforce readiness must be elevated to the same priority level as supply chain investment, permitting reform and grid development.

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Employers in the Renewable Energy Sector Welcome TAKKION as Member Organisation

New member TAKKION brings 15 years of Safety, Integrity and Transparency to GWO, as they strive for an injury-free work environment.

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GWO Forum ’25: Reflecting on Safety & Training Forum and Awards

A wrap-up of everything that happened at the GWO Safety & Training Forum and Awards '25

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GWO Welcomes Dennis Elsberg as Chair of the Global Solar Committee

Dennis Elsberg, VP at RES, brings more than a decade of global HSQE expertise to the Global Solar Committee. The announcement of Elsberg formally launches the Global Solar Committee. The Global Solar Committee is the result of a partnership between Global Solar Council (GSC) and GWO, who jointly launched the Global Solar Training Standards in July.

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GWO Announces Finalists for the 2025 Instructor of the Year and the 2025 Young Achiever Awards

Meet the finalists for the 2025 Instructor of the Year and Young Achiever Awards. Reserve your spot for Forum 2025 now!

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