Wind energy targets require more workers, report says

In addition to investment and upskilling, the organisation also suggested more focus should be given to attracting workers from abroad to plug short-term skills shortages through initiatives such as relocation grants.

The Renewable Energy Support Scheme 3 results were 'massively undersubscribed' and is a dark omen for the development of offshore wind projects. File picture

Offshore wind targets outlined by the Government could be worth around €38bn to the Irish economy but significant investment in training and skills development is required to achieve this by the 2050 deadline, according to a new report.

The number of Irish companies involved in offshore wind energy has grown in recent years but the number of workers employed in the industry is falling behind the number needed to get projects off the ground, suggested the report by industry representative body Wind Energy Ireland.