Windpower Monthly: Wind Industry’s Chronic Skills Shortage Exacerbated by Tough Immigration Rules
July 18, 2025
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By: Yinny Tan
In an article published in Windpower Monthly, Associate Yinny Tan explores how the UK’s proposed immigration reforms could affect the wind industry’s ability to meet clean energy targets. Under the draft rules, many key roles would no longer qualify for skilled worker visas, while others would receive only temporary relief. Yinny contrasts this with more flexible approaches in the EU and outlines how UK employers can respond by auditing workforce needs, engaging with policymakers and planning for long-term skills development.
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