Vestas has on Wednesday presented plans to establish a factory in Scotland for the production of nacelles and hubs for offshore wind turbines. If realized, the investment will be over 250 million euros (approximately 1.9 billion kroner) and could create up to 500 jobs and additional activity in the associated supply chain. The wind turbine manufacturer stated this in a press release.
The factory will produce components for the company's offshore wind turbine V236-15.0 MW. A final investment decision depends on the outcome of the British offshore wind tenders AR7 and AR8, where the state awards support for new projects, as well as how much demand Vestas will experience as a result of the results of these tender rounds.
The background to the plans is, among other things, a growing order backlog in the UK and the latest tender rounds, which have increased expectations for the expansion of offshore wind. Vestas has also been in dialogue with both the British and Scottish governments about the possibilities of developing and co-financing the project.
- The British government has sent a clear signal with AR7 and shown how wind energy can contribute to energy security, sustainability and affordability for consumers. We look forward to working with the governments to advance our joint investment plans, says Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas.
If the project is realized, it will be the company's fifth European factory focused on the production of components for offshore wind turbines. If the plans are implemented, production could begin in 2029/2030.
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