Rostock Wind 2025: Conference on wind energy and the shortage of skilled workers!

Rostock Wind 2025: Conference on wind energy and the shortage of skilled workers!

Something is happening in Rostock! On August 8, 2025, the 14th edition of the Rostock Wind event opens at Scanhotels, formerly known as Radisson Blu. As part of the Hanse Sail, technology enthusiasts, business representatives and political decision-makers come together to discuss the future of wind energy. The opening will be introduced by Nina Scheer, the energy policy spokeswoman for the SPD parliamentary group. A highlight will be the panel discussion on the topic of “Wind energy as an employment engine”, in which high-profile personalities will take part, including Bärbel Heidebroek, President of the Federal Wind Energy Association, and Ines Jesse, State Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labor in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

The event also offers specialist forums on current topics such as planning, financing, technology and, above all, recruiting. The wind energy industry is facing an urgent problem: the shortage of skilled workers. Innovative solutions to secure the need for skilled workers are required in order to overcome future challenges. Participants will also have the opportunity to exchange ideas about project development, permits and digital tools. A networking event with an evening trip on the Warnow ensures a pleasant atmosphere with a buffet and live music, while the organizers, eno energy GmbH, warmly welcome the guests.

Skilled labor shortage: A challenge for the energy transition

Concerns about the shortage of skilled workers are not only present in Rostock. According to a study by the German Economic Institute, the lack of qualified workers could slow down the entire energy transition in Germany. There is a rapidly increasing demand, particularly in the solar and wind industries. In the first half of 2023, 36,000 job advertisements were already placed in the solar sector, and the number of vacancies in the wind industry is also on the rise. Around 130,000 people in Germany currently work in wind power - a number that could be increased through better training and working conditions.

The DIHK warns that companies fear that the skills gap could delay the transformation and that important expansion goals in the field of renewable energies will only be partially achieved. However, there are many ways to close these gaps. Suggestions from experts include improving vocational training and integrating sustainability into all areas of training. In addition, the compatibility of family and work should be further promoted in order to keep not only young but also older skilled workers in the labor market.

The role of educational opportunities

So how can the skilled worker problem be addressed? More investment in the training and further education of workers could lay the foundation for increasing qualifications. Holistic career orientation in schools would be a first step in getting young people interested in sustainable careers. Partial qualifications for low-skilled people and the creation of interdisciplinary additional qualifications also make sense in order to facilitate access to qualified professions.

Overall, time is of the essence, because by 2035 there could be a shortage of around 560,000 employees across all sectors in relevant professions, which would endanger Germany's innovative strength. Promoting skilled workers is a key factor in defossilizing the country and ensuring competitiveness.

A place for innovation, knowledge exchange and networking will be created in Rostock on August 8, 2025. Stay tuned to find out more about the exciting developments surrounding wind energy and its specialists!