On the 19th, the UK government released a national clean energy job growth plan, clearly stating that by 2030, the country will create 400,000 new jobs in the clean energy sector, bringing the total number of jobs in the industry to 860,000.
The UK government stated that the plan focuses on skills training, job quality assurance, and regionally balanced development, aiming to leverage the energy transition to reshape the industrial employment landscape.
The plan identifies 31 occupations that are in high demand in the clean energy sector, with plumbers, electricians, and welders being the most in demand, with the number of these positions expected to double or even triple. Clean energy jobs offer significant salary advantages, with entry-level positions earning 23% more than similar positions in other industries. The average annual salary in wind power and nuclear power fields exceeds £50,000 (approximately RMB 470,000).
To cultivate a qualified workforce, the UK will establish five new clean energy technology colleges. Furthermore, the UK will invest £20 million (approximately RMB 190 million) to help oil and gas industry workers transition and promote an "energy skills passport" to facilitate their entry into offshore wind power and nuclear power fields. In terms of regional layout, Scotland and eastern England will be the biggest beneficiaries, with direct clean energy employment in both regions expected to reach 60,000 by 2030. Tens of thousands of new jobs will also be created in the northwest and southeast of England, primarily in coastal and traditional industrial communities. UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stated that the plan will enable young people to find high-paying, stable jobs without leaving their hometowns, contributing to national economic recovery.
The UK government's clean energy strategy has reportedly attracted over £50 billion (approximately 470 billion RMB) in private investment, with a number of large-scale projects underway. UK trade unions and businesses generally support the plan, believing it will promote the coordinated development of clean energy transition and job growth, laying the talent foundation for the UK's green economy.
