Vestas repurposes UK's Isle of Wight factory to manufacture land blades

Press release: 11 December 2024 13:29 CET

Press release by Vestas Wind Systems A/SAarhus, 11 December 2024

Since 2002, the Vestas facility on the Isle of Wight has played a key role in manufacturing turbine blades for wind projects around the world. Currently, our factory focuses on manufacturing blades for the V174 marine turbine. Demand for this product is coming to an end and field constraints make it unsuitable for the next generation of marine blades.

However, following an agreement in principle with the UK government, Vestas plans to repurpose the factory to manufacture land blades primarily to support the UK market. Vestas is greatly appreciative of the work the current UK Government has done to make this change possible.

The conversion to onshore blades will help the facility meet the growing demand for onshore wind energy in the UK. This is increasing following the government's decision to lift the de facto ban on onshore wind in the UK and focus on building domestic supply chains.

The Isle of Wight's manufacturing operations currently employ approximately 600 people across manufacturing, logistics and support functions. The agreement in principle with the UK government to move to new activities will see approximately 300 jobs retained in manufacturing activities. Vestas will also offer many opportunities in other parts of its business. These opportunities include roles supporting UK operations and other Vestas factories.

The company's technical activities, which employ around 140 people on the island, will not be affected by this decision and it will remain the company's center of excellence for blade research, design and development.

“We have been investing in jobs and manufacturing activities on the Isle of Wight for over 20 years and take great pride in the technical expertise developed on site,” said Anders Nielsen, Group CTOO of Vestas. We are delighted that this partnership in principle with the UK Government will allow us to continue our manufacturing activities on the Isle of Wight to support onshore wind deployment in the UK. The new administration and the Secretary of State's commitment to domestic manufacturing and clean energy played a key role in making this decision. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who works for us on the Isle of Wight for their significant contribution to wind energy. We are pleased to maintain and provide many opportunities for our colleagues who have been impacted by this process.

Vestas will now enter a consultation process with employee representatives and aims to provide clarity to most employees by January 2025.

Following today's announcement, Vestas employs more than 33,000 people globally and more than 1,500 in the UK across its onshore and offshore activities.

For further information, please contact: Kristian Holmelund Jakobsen Senior Specialist for Communications and MediaEmail: [email protected]: +45 5221 1467

About VestasVestas is the energy industry's global partner for sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install and service onshore and offshore wind turbines globally, and with more than 185 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. With industry-leading smart data capabilities and more than 154 GW of wind turbines in service, we use data to interpret, predict and utilize wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas' more than 33,000 employees are bringing sustainable energy solutions for a brighter future to the world.

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