Gamesa Set to Make Dundee Centre of UK Wind Industry

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

Major Investment Generates Opportunities for Scottish Property Developers

Scottish commercial property developers are set for a major boost after Doosan Power Systems and Scottish Enterprise reached an agreement which could bring in 1700 jobs and £170m investment.

The international engineering company is to open a new R&D Centre of Excellence for Renewables near Glasgow, and may also develop wind turbine assembly and manufacturing facilities as part of a proposed £170m investment.

Doosan claim this could create up to 1700 new jobs, 700 directly and 1000 in the supply chain.

In turn this will generate further opportunities for property developers and investors in the area, through increased demand for new homes and leisure and retail activities.

Doosan Chief Executive Jean-Michel Aubertin said: “We are delighted to be strengthening our successful partnership with Scottish Enterprise.

“Together we hope to develop cutting-edge wind power technology that will enhance the role of renewables in the energy mix.

“This is also great for Scotland’s economy in terms of jobs and inward investment.

“Doosan’s current wind power portfolio and position with the industry will continue to grow strongly over the coming years.”

Scottish Enterprise Chief Executive Lena Wilson said: “This is an exciting time for Scotland’s renewables industry and this announcement builds on the significant offshore wind momentum we’ve seen in recent months with investment from international players such as Mitsubishi, Gamesa, and Technip.

“Doosan’s investment in a new R&D facility cements Scotland’s reputation as the leading location for the development of offshore wind technologies.”

For further information, contact Mark Barton at Clyde Waterfront on +44 141 229 5423 or m.barton@clydewaterfront.com