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UK Faces Potential Skill Shortage in Clean Energy Sector, Warns Siemens Energy Chief

UK Faces Potential Skill Shortage in Clean Energy Sector, Warns Siemens Energy Chief

Increased investment in clean energy could lead to a shortage of skilled workers, as the UK aims for clean power by 2030.
The United Kingdom may experience a shortage of skilled workers in the clean energy sector due to increased investment in the upcoming years, according to Siemens Energy UK's managing director, Darren Davidson.

As the country's largest manufacturer of wind turbine blades, Siemens Energy highlights this 'green skills gap' as a significant challenge during a phase of rapid sectoral expansion.

Davidson estimates that up to 500,000 more workers will be needed to fill roles in energy sector jobs as the country endeavors to decarbonize its power grid by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions nationwide by 2050. Siemens Energy's Hull facility, the largest factory for wind turbine blades in the UK, currently employs 1,300 workers and has been operating since 2016. The company is poised to play a critical role in boosting offshore wind energy generation fourfold by 2030, a central component of the Labour Party's decarbonization strategy.

Davidson emphasized the complexity of developing a workforce with the necessary skills, stating that the energy sector requires enhanced efforts in promoting careers through apprenticeships and graduate programs.

He also pointed out the need for diversification in energy technology, suggesting that a sole focus on wind and solar farms might limit the achievement of Clean Power 2030 objectives without integrating other technologies such as hydrogen gas and long-duration energy storage.

Siemens Energy also operates a gas turbine factory in Lincoln, which employs approximately 1,500 individuals.

The company is considering converting the plant to utilize hydrogen gas, contingent on favorable market conditions.

Hydrogen is regarded by experts as vital for decarbonizing heavy industries, although it may not be viable for residential heating, according to a 2023 National Infrastructure Commission report.

Labour plans to increase green hydrogen production targets for 2030.

Long-duration energy storage refers to batteries capable of storing energy for over 10 hours, with the government having recently endorsed initiatives to reduce the investment risks associated with technologies like pumped storage hydropower.

Davidson remarked on the importance of investing in a balanced energy mix, emphasizing that while offshore wind investment is critical, diversifying into other technologies by 2025 is equally necessary for attaining clean power objectives within the set timeline.
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