Clean Tech Skills Report: Trends Shaping 2027-2030 - Powered by The European Solar Academy

Oct 28, 2026 — 10:45 am - 11:30 AM
InnoEnergy Booth

Decarbonisation of industry Solar PV

Clean Tech Skills Report: Trends Shaping 2027-2030 - Powered by The European Solar Academy

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This session will present key findings from the Clean Tech Skills Report: Trends Shaping 2027–2030, developed by InnoEnergy Skills Institute within the European Solar Academy. It will explore demand trends, critical roles, skills gaps and transferable capabilities across clean tech sectors, with a particular focus on solar PV workforce needs. The presentation will be followed by a short expert discussion on priority actions for industry. This session is powered by: Girl in a jacket

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