EWT – a Dutch supplier of turbines up to 1MW in capacity – will open its own blade factory at Enschede in the Netherlands.

EWT said setting up its own plant will "ensure continuity of production" of its DirectWind turbine range as it expands internationally.

It also expects to continue to co-operate with third-party blade producers.

EWT said it had established a core team and will be recruiting further specialists for the various phases in the production process.