Siemens announces 615 layoffs in US wind power operations

Siemens on Tuesday said it will reduce its US wind energy workforce by about 38%, citing adverse market conditions caused by federal policy uncertainties, price competition from natural gas and sluggish growth in electricity demand.

The move will affect 615 workers as follows: 407 at a rotor blade plant in Fort Madison, Iowa; 146 at a nacelle plant in Hutchinson, Kansas; and 62 more in Orlando, Florida. After the move is completed, about 220 workers will remain in the Iowa facility, 152 in Kansas and 150 in Florida.

Siemens also has a wind research and development center in Boulder, Colorado; two gearbox manufacturing sites in Elgin, Illinois; an offshore wind office in Boston, and nationwide service, parts and components supply operations.

The company has invested $100m since 2007…

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