A favorable trend in strengthening the European industry that manufactures wind power equipment is being recorded across Europe. More than 30 European factories are currently expanding or under construction. New production lines for cables, as reported by WindEurope, are being developed in Belgium, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, factories for wind turbine manufacturing are also expanding. Specifically, production facilities for turbine nacelles, blades, towers, and central components are being developed in Denmark, France, Poland, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Over the past two years, more than 11 billion euros in investments have been announced for this supply chain. Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope, emphasized that these efforts are creating thousands of jobs and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness. As a reminder, the Net Zero Industry Act sets a goal of 36 GW of wind energy production capacity in the European Union by 2030, and such efforts are crucial for achieving this target.
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Some notable examples come from factories such as Sif, which is investing over €300 million to expand its production line, expected to be fully operational in the first half of 2025. This factory produces monopiles—large steel foundations for offshore wind turbines—which are essential for meeting the growing demand for wind energy in the North Sea. Additionally, Siemens Gamesa in Le Havre has announced a 200 million euros investment to expand the production of 14 MW turbine blades, creating 200 new jobs and increasing capacity to meet Europe’s energy needs.
On the other hand, the Port of Rotterdam is supporting the electrification of shipping operations, facilitating the production of renewable hydrogen, and offering discounts on maritime fees for ships with higher environmental standards.
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