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This is a Comparison of Salaries for Renewable Energy and Fossil Fuel Workers

Adi Ahdiat 18/11/2022 16:10 WIB

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Salaries for workers in the renewable energy sector are generally lower than those in the fossil fuel energy sector.

Global Average Salaries of Renewable and Fossil Fuel Energy Workers (2019)

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Global Average Salaries of Renewable and Fossil Fuel Energy Workers (2019)

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Workers in the renewable energy sector generally earn less than those in the fossil fuel sector. This is recorded in the September 2022 edition of the *World Energy Employment* report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

According to the report, in 2019, coal supply workers in developed countries had an average annual income of US$37,383, while oil and gas (migas) supply workers earned US$56,898 per year.

Meanwhile, salaries for workers in the photovoltaic solar energy and wind energy sectors are lower on average. This is true in both developed and developing countries, with details as shown in the graph.

"Established industries such as nuclear and oil and gas typically have the highest wages. Industries related to construction, such as solar panel installation or building energy efficiency, have lower wage premiums," the IEA stated in its report.

"The new energy sector, such as solar energy, also has less union representation than the fossil fuel industry. Yet, the presence of labor unions can drive higher wages," it continued.

Despite lower wages, the IEA projects that renewable energy jobs will continue to grow, in line with countries' commitment to energy transition.

"The energy transition will create 14 million new jobs in renewable energy by 2030 and encourage 5 million workers to shift from the fossil fuel sector," said the IEA.

The IEA believes that skilled workers in the oil and gas supply sector possess skills that can be utilized for the energy transition.

"Expert petroleum engineering workers are in high demand for geothermal energy development. Chemical engineering experts in oil and gas processing can also use their skills for green fuel production and hydrogen energy," said the IEA.

However, workers in the coal supply sector are considered less likely to transition into renewable energy jobs.

"The majority of coal sector workers are miners, making them more vulnerable to the energy transition," said the IEA.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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