GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Renewable Energy Industry Statistics

Renewable energy HR promotes diversity, digital tools, growth, and employee support.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The average salary for HR managers in renewable energy companies is $85,000 annually in the US

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70% of HR departments in renewable energy firms report an increase in mental health support programs offered to employees

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The average salary increase for renewable energy engineers after certification or specialization is approximately 12%

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70% of HR teams report utilizing wellness programs to improve employee retention in renewable energy companies

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50% of renewable energy companies have implemented or planned to implement employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)

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Over 50% of renewable energy HR professionals report implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in the past year

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The renewable energy industry’s gender pay gap is approximately 10%, compared to 15% in traditional energy sectors

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Nearly 30% of renewable energy companies have established internal diversity councils

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The renewable energy workforce diversity index increased by 5% in 2022 due to targeted inclusion initiatives

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The renewable energy industry’s average gender diversity ratio is improving at a rate of 1% per year

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The rate of annual turnover in renewable energy firms is about 14%, lower than the global average of 20%

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The average length of the recruitment process in the renewable energy industry is 35 days

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The turnover rate for renewable energy engineers is approximately 12%, lower than the industry average of 18%

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The average time to fill a vacancy in renewable energy companies is 42 days, slightly longer than the global average of 38 days

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The renewable energy sector employed approximately 12 million people globally in 2022

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Solar photovoltaic (PV) jobs accounted for nearly 3 million jobs worldwide in 2022

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Wind energy employment grew by 7% in 2022, reaching over 1.2 million workers globally

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The median age of HR professionals in renewable energy companies is 42 years

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65% of renewable energy companies report difficulty in recruiting skilled workers

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Women constitute approximately 28% of the workforce in the renewable energy industry

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45% of renewable energy companies in North America invest in ongoing employee training programs

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The renewable energy sector has seen a 25% increase in remote work arrangements for HR roles since 2020

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Approximately 60% of renewable energy companies use AI-driven applicant tracking systems to streamline hiring

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55% of renewable energy firms report difficulty in succession planning for senior roles

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78% of HR managers in renewables use data analytics to improve talent acquisition strategies

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40% of renewable energy companies reported increasing their HR budgets by at least 15% in 2023

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The median onboarding time for new hires in renewable energy companies is 2 weeks

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35% of renewable energy firms have implemented mentorship programs for professional development

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The renewable energy industry's health and safety incident rate decreased by 10% in 2022, attributed partly to improved HR safety training programs

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63% of HR professionals in renewable energy say employee engagement initiatives have increased productivity

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Approximately 22% of renewable energy firms have adopted flexible job roles to adapt to rapid industry changes

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52% of HR teams in the renewable industry plan to expand their talent acquisition efforts in Asia-Pacific in 2024

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80% of renewable energy companies reported increased use of online training modules for employee development

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The percentage of renewable energy firms conducting regular employee satisfaction surveys is 68%, up from 55% in 2020

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55% of HR departments in renewable energy companies utilize recruitment agencies for hard-to-fill roles

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The average age of employees in the solar PV sector is 39 years, indicating a relatively mature workforce

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48% of renewable energy HR professionals report facing challenges with employee retention during rapid industry growth

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72% of renewable energy firms have incorporated sustainability criteria into their hiring policies

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40% of HR professionals in renewables predict a skills gap crisis within the next five years

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67% of renewable energy companies provide leadership development programs for emerging managers

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The global renewable energy workforce is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% through 2030

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58% of renewable energy HR departments leverage social media platforms to identify prospective candidates

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25% of renewable energy companies have adopted green office initiatives to promote sustainability among employees

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Approximately 15% of HR roles in renewable energy are outsourced to specialized agencies or consultants

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42% of renewable energy firms experienced a rise in employee engagement following digital transformation initiatives

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The average number of annual training hours per employee in renewable energy companies is 28 hours

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60% of HR managers in the sector prioritize cybersecurity training for their teams due to increasing digital reliance

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In 2022, renewable energy HR budgets increased by an average of 12% compared to the previous year

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33% of renewable energy HR professionals are planning to enhance their digital onboarding processes in 2024

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55% of renewable energy companies report challenges in cross-cultural communication within global teams

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62% of renewable energy firms assess employee well-being as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives

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Key Highlights

The renewable energy sector employed approximately 12 million people globally in 2022
Solar photovoltaic (PV) jobs accounted for nearly 3 million jobs worldwide in 2022
Wind energy employment grew by 7% in 2022, reaching over 1.2 million workers globally
The median age of HR professionals in renewable energy companies is 42 years
65% of renewable energy companies report difficulty in recruiting skilled workers
Women constitute approximately 28% of the workforce in the renewable energy industry
The rate of annual turnover in renewable energy firms is about 14%, lower than the global average of 20%
45% of renewable energy companies in North America invest in ongoing employee training programs
The average salary for HR managers in renewable energy companies is $85,000 annually in the US
Over 50% of renewable energy HR professionals report implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in the past year
The renewable energy sector has seen a 25% increase in remote work arrangements for HR roles since 2020
Approximately 60% of renewable energy companies use AI-driven applicant tracking systems to streamline hiring
70% of HR departments in renewable energy firms report an increase in mental health support programs offered to employees

As the renewable energy sector accelerates toward a sustainable future, its human resources landscape reveals a dynamic industry grappling with talent shortages, increasing diversity efforts, and innovative digital transformation—making HR professionals the true power behind the green revolution.

Compensation and Benefits

The average salary for HR managers in renewable energy companies is $85,000 annually in the US
70% of HR departments in renewable energy firms report an increase in mental health support programs offered to employees
The average salary increase for renewable energy engineers after certification or specialization is approximately 12%
70% of HR teams report utilizing wellness programs to improve employee retention in renewable energy companies
50% of renewable energy companies have implemented or planned to implement employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)

Compensation and Benefits Interpretation

While renewable energy companies are investing in employee well-being and financial incentives—highlighted by a notable 70% expanding mental health support and wellness programs—it's clear that nurturing both sustainable power and employee satisfaction is powering the industry’s steady growth and innovative workforce.

Gender Diversity and Inclusion

Over 50% of renewable energy HR professionals report implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in the past year
The renewable energy industry’s gender pay gap is approximately 10%, compared to 15% in traditional energy sectors
Nearly 30% of renewable energy companies have established internal diversity councils
The renewable energy workforce diversity index increased by 5% in 2022 due to targeted inclusion initiatives
The renewable energy industry’s average gender diversity ratio is improving at a rate of 1% per year

Gender Diversity and Inclusion Interpretation

While renewable energy HR leaders are making strides with over half implementing diversity programs and a shrinking gender pay gap, the industry still has a way to go to catch up with broader inclusion standards, reminding us that sustainable growth truly begins with sustainable workplaces.

Recruitment and Turnover Metrics

The rate of annual turnover in renewable energy firms is about 14%, lower than the global average of 20%
The average length of the recruitment process in the renewable energy industry is 35 days
The turnover rate for renewable energy engineers is approximately 12%, lower than the industry average of 18%
The average time to fill a vacancy in renewable energy companies is 42 days, slightly longer than the global average of 38 days

Recruitment and Turnover Metrics Interpretation

While renewable energy firms boast notably lower turnover rates and efficient recruitment cycles compared to global averages, their slightly extended vacancy filling times hint at a deliberate focus on quality over speed amid a sector aiming to power the future sustainably.

Workforce and Employment Statistics

The renewable energy sector employed approximately 12 million people globally in 2022
Solar photovoltaic (PV) jobs accounted for nearly 3 million jobs worldwide in 2022
Wind energy employment grew by 7% in 2022, reaching over 1.2 million workers globally
The median age of HR professionals in renewable energy companies is 42 years
65% of renewable energy companies report difficulty in recruiting skilled workers
Women constitute approximately 28% of the workforce in the renewable energy industry
45% of renewable energy companies in North America invest in ongoing employee training programs
The renewable energy sector has seen a 25% increase in remote work arrangements for HR roles since 2020
Approximately 60% of renewable energy companies use AI-driven applicant tracking systems to streamline hiring
55% of renewable energy firms report difficulty in succession planning for senior roles
78% of HR managers in renewables use data analytics to improve talent acquisition strategies
40% of renewable energy companies reported increasing their HR budgets by at least 15% in 2023
The median onboarding time for new hires in renewable energy companies is 2 weeks
35% of renewable energy firms have implemented mentorship programs for professional development
The renewable energy industry's health and safety incident rate decreased by 10% in 2022, attributed partly to improved HR safety training programs
63% of HR professionals in renewable energy say employee engagement initiatives have increased productivity
Approximately 22% of renewable energy firms have adopted flexible job roles to adapt to rapid industry changes
52% of HR teams in the renewable industry plan to expand their talent acquisition efforts in Asia-Pacific in 2024
80% of renewable energy companies reported increased use of online training modules for employee development
The percentage of renewable energy firms conducting regular employee satisfaction surveys is 68%, up from 55% in 2020
55% of HR departments in renewable energy companies utilize recruitment agencies for hard-to-fill roles
The average age of employees in the solar PV sector is 39 years, indicating a relatively mature workforce
48% of renewable energy HR professionals report facing challenges with employee retention during rapid industry growth
72% of renewable energy firms have incorporated sustainability criteria into their hiring policies
40% of HR professionals in renewables predict a skills gap crisis within the next five years
67% of renewable energy companies provide leadership development programs for emerging managers
The global renewable energy workforce is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% through 2030
58% of renewable energy HR departments leverage social media platforms to identify prospective candidates
25% of renewable energy companies have adopted green office initiatives to promote sustainability among employees
Approximately 15% of HR roles in renewable energy are outsourced to specialized agencies or consultants
42% of renewable energy firms experienced a rise in employee engagement following digital transformation initiatives
The average number of annual training hours per employee in renewable energy companies is 28 hours
60% of HR managers in the sector prioritize cybersecurity training for their teams due to increasing digital reliance
In 2022, renewable energy HR budgets increased by an average of 12% compared to the previous year
33% of renewable energy HR professionals are planning to enhance their digital onboarding processes in 2024
55% of renewable energy companies report challenges in cross-cultural communication within global teams
62% of renewable energy firms assess employee well-being as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives

Workforce and Employment Statistics Interpretation

As the renewable energy sector's workforce surges toward nearly 12 million globally—bolstered by innovative tech like AI and remote work—HR professionals, with median age at 42, are navigating a perfect storm of skills shortages, diversity hurdles, and the imperative to upskill, all while embedding sustainability into their hiring and retention strategies amidst rapid industry growth.