Narec Welcomes Siemens’ Facility Plans

Narec Welcomes Siemens' Facility Plans

Recently, Siemens announced plans for new offshore production facilities in Great Britain worth more than EUR190 million. 

Andrew Mill, Chief Executive, Narec commented “The offshore wind industry has enjoyed a record breaking year in terms of new deployment and installed capacity. This latest announcement that Siemens is to invest £160m in wind turbine production and installation facilities in the UK is a fantastic boost for the industry and a great vote of confidence for a growing sector.

“Having one of Europe’s leading wind turbine manufacturers invest in the UK market will have a huge impact on, and help to strengthen and develop, a home-grown supply chain enabling the industry to reduce costs and achieve its offshore wind goals.

“Siemens will be manufacturing next-generation blade technology – each one measuring around 75 metres in length, this complements Narec’s existing Blyth based state-of-the-art testing facilities and expertise for the testing of wind turbine rotor blades up to 100m in length.”

 Press Release, March 26, 2014; Image: siemens