Propulsion Program Announced A sustainable new way to connect wind energy companies with future green energy professionals admin June 11, 2023 The war in Ukraine has forced more than a million people to move to Germany. Among them are groups of non-Ukrainian nationals, many of whom had to abandon their studies at the time of the invasion. In Germany, these highly motivated non-EU citizens have a hard time finding apprenticeships through traditional channels. To facilitate this pool of talent, greentech.training, in cooperation with Zentrum für Arbeit und Beruf in Bremen and ..read more

Refurbishing and Repowering Wind Turbines An overview of the key differences in an international context admin June 5, 2023 Today’s blog is provided by the highly experienced energy consultant Roman Boos who introduces the new International Repowering of Wind Turbines Insight Seminar by going over the key differences between refurbishing and repowering. Insight Seminars are designed to provide international green technicians with otherwise hard-to-obtain knowledge and hard-won experience from vetted experts. You can register here. Wind turbines play a crucial role in driving the cl ..read more

German Skilled Worker Visa Obtaining employment as a skilled worker in the renewable energy sector in Germany admin June 4, 2023 In this blog post, we will provide a summary of the two main ways green technicians can power the German energy transition, either as a skilled worker who has found contracted work with a green energy company, or as a skilled worker planning to enter the country to look for work under the Jobseeker visa.  Note that there are other forms of visas, including special visas for IT professionals, students and freelancers, but this post will focus on those se ..read more

International Green Energy Career Days Connecting green companies with green technicians globally admin May 6, 2023 On May 10 we are running the first of many international Green Energy Career Days with partners working to decarbonise the atmosphere and green technicians around the world. Several are planned, starting with our partner Esprit in Tunis and sponsor by the Green Power Company (GPC).  The reason we are bringing companies and universities together is so that students can learn about the various opportunities available to them as the next generation of green technicians ..read more

Career prospects as a welder in Offshore Wind powering the energy transition as a skilled welder admin April 29, 2023 Offshore wind energy has emerged as a game-changer in the renewable energy sector, providing a sustainable and clean alternative to fossil fuel-based power generation. As the demand for offshore wind farms continues to grow, so does the need for skilled professionals who can tackle the unique challenges of this industry. Among these professionals, welders play a crucial role in constructing and maintaining the infrastructure that supports offshore wind turbines. In thi ..read more

Europe’s Green Deal what the deal means for green technicians admin March 11, 2023 In today’s post we take a deeper look into the European Union’s Green Deal and its goal of making the Union more circular while protecting its biodiversity.  Approved in 2020, the Green Deal is a set of policy initiatives from the European Commission aimed at making Europe climate-neutral by 2050. For that to happen, the Deal proposes measures designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by increasing energy efficiency and incorporating more renewable energy sources while promoting more sustainable tra ..read more

Research Insights Launched Research Insights to keep partners up-to-date with renewable developments admin April 11, 2023 greentech.training is pleased to support the work of EUREC, a non-profit association that represents some 35 leading research centres active in the field of renewable energy. EUREC’s primary task is to promote research and development of sustainable energy technologies and foster cooperation between academia and industry. The association also advocates for renewable energy policies and regulations at the EU level in order to create a supportive framework for the de ..read more

What is Integrated Trophic Design? How We're helping make PV+farming more sustainable admin April 17, 2023 A guest blog from greentech.training founder and CEO, Jerome Goerke. Those with an ear to the ground will know that a significant change in the way we produce our food, particularly in the West, is coming. Monoculture, for all it has brought us, has reached the point where, as a system, it is no longer sustainable for the damage it causes to the ecosystems and pollinators that interact with it. The problem we currently have is that our industrial farmers who are responsible for t ..read more

The Hydrogen Strategy of North Germany What it means in terms of jobs for green technicians admin March 21, 2023 In today’s post, we take a closer look at the Hydrogen Strategy of North Germany and what it means for green technicians looking to power the nation’s transition to renewable energy. The following is an English-language summary of the recent trend:research GmbH analysis released in association with wab e.V. The full German report can be found here. Hydrogen has risen in prominence in recent years as one of the key drivers for Europe’s decarbonisation ..read more

Offshore Wind Project Management New Insight Seminar to start in may admin April 10, 2023 Today’s blog is provided by the highly experienced Electrical Engineer Heiko Heinen who introduces the new Offshore Wind Project Management Insight Seminar set to begin from May. Insight Seminars are designed to provide international green technicians with otherwise hard-to-obtain knowledge and hard-won experience from vetted experts. You can register here. During my work as a self-employed master electrician in the trade, I have always been involved with the technology of renewable ..read more