Vestas ends plans for UK offshore wind plant in Sheerness

Vestas says it will not proceed with its planned development of a giant manufacturing facility for its V164 7MW offshore wind turbine in Sheerness, southern England.

The Danish turbine producer does not offer a clear explanation for the decision in a statement announcing the end of the plan.

Chief sales officer Juan Araluce says: ”Vestas’ strong commitment to the development of both the offshore and onshore wind industries is not affected by this decision. We will remain active across the two markets in the UK as they both continue to show considerable potential.”

Vestas sources recently told Recharge that the company would probably not build a major manufacturing plant for the V164 until as late as 2018, while it Log in to read complete article.

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