Global Wind Workforce Outlook 2025-2030
468,985
441,952 447,226
428,137
390,407 387,337 385,918 380,647
Figure 9: Brazil C&I and O&M Workforce Demand
The workforce dimension remains critical to delivering Brazil’s socioeconomic ambitions. Upskilling and reskilling programs are essential for workers transitioning from fossil-fuel industries, creating an inclusive shift that protects livelihoods while building a future-ready clean-energy labour market. Strengthened coordination between federal and state governments, industry stakeholders, universities and regional training centres will be central to ensuring accessible pathways into wind careers while aligning technical education with sector needs. Workforce trends reflect new installations and emerging opportunities. Total wind workforce employment increased from 12,013 workers in 2022 to 16,686 in 2023 before moderating to 12,857 in 2024 as the market adjusted to the wind commissioning projects. Workforce demand is projected to remain stable at 12,827 in 2025, followed by a decline to 8,582 in 2026 and 9,208 in 2027 due to weaker onshore wind construction activity. Gradual recovery is expected from 2028 onward, with demand growing to 9,767 workers in 2028, 10,169 in 2029 and 10,622 in 2030 as onshore projects 351,658 C&I O&M
increase. Stronger expansion resumes in preparation for Brazil’s first commercial offshore wind projects in the early 2030s, driving projected workforce demand to 11,139 in 2031, 11,590 in 2032, 12,041 in 2033, 12,782 in 2034 and 13,552 workers by 2035. These projections highlight the growing importance of timely skills planning, logistics, readiness and talent diversification as offshore wind accelerates. Also, there are 31 GWO certified training centres active at the end of 2024, up from two in 2018. Brazil’s wind trajectory also aligns with global climate and sustainability ambition. COP30 – taking place in Belém in 2025 is focusing on nature conservation, ecosystem restoration and the effective implementation of mitigation commitments, placing country at the centre of global climate conversations. This international spotlight reinforces the urgency of rapid renewable expansion and a just transition in regions long tied to fossil fuel activities. By proactively advancing workforce development, Brazil can capture the socioeconomic benefits of wind deployment while supporting national sustainability outcomes.
Onshore Workforce Demand (in thousands)
C&I
O&M
20
17
14
15
13
13
13
12
12
12
11
11
10
10
6
6
13
9
10
5
9
5
9
5
5
9
5
5
9
4
4
5
6
6
8
6
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
0
2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Source: GWEC
Regional innovation ecosystems are strengthening this momentum. Research institutions such as COPPE/UFRJ and the Offshore Technology Innovation Centre (OTIC/USP), along with innovation hubs like Verde Hub and InnovaPower, are advancing technology in floating foundations, transmission infrastructure, advanced materials, and digital monitoring systems, contributing to a more competitive industry and supporting the creation of high-value technical roles.
This market shift directly intersects with Brazil’s workforce priorities. As the wind sector evolves from primarily onshore deployment to offshore-enabled industrialization, targeted skills development is accelerating to ensure national readiness. SENAI and CTGAS-ER are leading dedicated offshore training programs – including technician education and GWO aligned safety qualifications – to prepare thousands of workers for construction, installation, and O&M activities across coastal regions 12 .
12 Buljan, A. (2025, August 14). Brazil launches offshore wind training to power future workforce. OffshoreWIND.biz.
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Chapter 6: Country Commentaries – Brazil
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