Green Energy and AI on Hold: Global Worker Shortage Creates Crisis

Global Labor Shortage Hampering Green Energy and AI Advancements A critical shortage of skilled workers is significantly delaying progress in the green energy transition and the AI revolution, according to a recent Bloomberg News podcast, "The Big Take." The podcast highlights the issue using examples from the UK and US. In the UK, utilities are struggling to install solar panels due to a lack of qualified installers. In the US, data center builders are facing similar delays. Akshat Rathi of Bloomberg News emphasizes the problem, stating, "They just don't have the number of people to install that device." The scarcity of skilled workers is forcing companies to consider alternative solutions, including potentially increasing wages to attract talent from the more lucrative tech sector. The podcast underscores the need for proactive measures to address the skills gap and ensure a sufficient workforce for the crucial transition to cleaner energy and the continued advancement of AI technologies. This issue is not limited to the West; the global nature of the problem suggests a long-term solution is necessary.