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This is The Renewable Energy Job of the Future

The energy transition is changing the job market forever. One of the fastest-growing roles is ‘wind turbine technician’. These master engineers work to install new turbines, carry out repairs and maintain the operational fleet. We’ll need 568,800 wind technicians globally by 2026, experts say. The good news is that, instead of hiring new people, companies can reskill the workers they already have.

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