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The worldwide shift towards clean energy is changing the job market, making the energy sector one of the fastest-growing areas for employment.<\/p>\n
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), jobs in energy are increasing at a rate nearly double that of the overall global economy.<\/p>\n
The IEA noted in its 2025 World Energy Employment report that a significant investment in energy infrastructure led to a 2.2 percent growth in energy jobs last year, which is almost twice the growth seen in other sectors.<\/p>\n
As of 2024, there are 76 million jobs in the global energy sector, adding over five million positions since 2019.<\/p>\n
This growth is largely driven by investments in power systems, upgrades to the grid, and the manufacturing of clean energy technologies.<\/p>\n
The IEA also reported that the energy sector was responsible for 2.4 percent of all new jobs created globally in the past five years.<\/p>\n
Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the IEA, pointed out that energy remains a strong driver of job creation, even during challenging economic times.<\/p>\n
The power sector is at the forefront of this growth, providing three-quarters of all new jobs, and has surpassed fuel supply as the largest employer in the energy field this past year.<\/p>\n
Solar power continues to be the leading source of new job opportunities, along with significant hiring in nuclear, electricity grids, and energy storage.<\/p>\n
Additionally, quick electrification in sectors like transport has increased jobs in electric vehicle and battery production by almost 800,000.<\/p>\n
Jobs in fossil fuels also show strength, with coal employment making a comeback.<\/p>\n
The coal industry now has eight percent more workers than in 2019, despite declines in more developed economies.<\/p>\n
Roles in oil and gas have bounced back from most losses seen in 2020. However, layoffs have happened again in 2025 due to lower prices and economic worries.<\/p>\n
Early signs indicate that job growth in energy may slow to 1.3 percent this year because of tough labor markets and political tensions.<\/p>\n
The report also warns that the growth of this sector is at risk.<\/p>\n
More than half of those surveyed, including companies and training institutions, reported serious shortages of skilled workers, especially in technical jobs like electricians and engineer roles.<\/p>\n
Since 2019, these technical roles have created 2.5 million jobs and now make up more than half of the energy workforce.<\/p>\n
Birol emphasized that the future of energy infrastructure relies on having enough trained workers.<\/p>\n
He urged that governments, industries, and educational institutions must collaborate to bridge the skills gap. If not addressed, these shortages could hinder progress and impact energy security.<\/p>\n
Another challenge is the aging workforce.<\/p>\n
In advanced economies, there are 2.4 energy workers nearing retirement for every new worker under the age of 25, a situation particularly severe in the nuclear and grid professions.<\/p>\n
Without immediate action, the number of skilled workers entering the field will continue to fall short of demand.<\/p>\n
The IEA estimates that to avoid a widening skills gap by 2030, there would need to be a 40 percent increase in new workers, requiring an additional $2.6 billion annually for training programs.<\/p>\n
The agency calls for stronger policies to enhance training facilities and access to energy-related skill programs.<\/p>\n
Challenges like financial costs, low awareness, and opportunities missed due to wages are key reasons why potential trainees may not pursue qualifications in energy.<\/p>\n
The report emphasizes the importance of financial incentives, increased apprenticeships, better training designs in collaboration with industry, and updated facilities as essential measures.<\/p>\n
Additionally, programs to retrain workers from declining fossil fuel industries to growing sectors in the energy landscape are necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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