Wind turbine developer Gamesa wants to bring a ‘significant’ number of jobs to Dundee by developing a hub for manufacturers and related businesses in the area.The Spanish-based wind energy specialists are working with Scottish Enterprise, Dundee City Council and Forth Ports plc to create a centre for manufacturing, logistics, operations and maintenance activities at the port.
The centre would form part of a £145m investment by the company in offshore wind power in the UK, which also includes the creation of a £45m offshore technology centre in Glasgow.
Chairman of Gamesa Jorge Calvet said: “Our plans in Glasgow and the potential for Dundee could generate significant local, skilled and sustainable jobs over the coming years.
“I would like to recognise the support and commitment from the Scottish Government and its development agencies during the ongoing discussions around these investment plans.”
Gamesa is also looking for a site for a turbine blade production plant in the UK.
Gamesa is a world leader in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of wind turbines, with around 21000MW of installed capacity in 30 countries on four continents, and over 13600MW under maintenance.
The company also has 30 production facilities in Europe, USA, China and India and over 7200 employees worldwide.
For further information, contact Mark Barton from Clyde Waterfront on +44 141 229 5423 or m.barton@clydewaterfront.com
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