Afonso Faria on Bridging the Skills Gap and the 2026 Wind Energy Surge | In Conversation

Stefann Perrigot, Director at PES Wind, interviewed Afonso Faria, CEO and Site manager at AFF windservices, during the WindEurope Event.

Faria emphasized his company's strategy of recruiting and training industry newcomers to build a dedicated workforce free of "bad habits." He highlighted that AFF Windservices prioritizes investing in people through full certification and fair compensation, viewing the team's growth as the company's primary platform for success. While currently focused on the European market and maintaining high operational flexibility, Faria identified skilled manpower as the industry’s biggest hurdle. Despite current challenges, he expressed strong optimism for the future, noting that 2026 will be a turning point for a significant market ramp-up leading into 2028.

For more information about AFF windservices, visit their website: https://affwindservices.pt/