Vestas opens blades production line for 15MW wind turbine in Italy
Danish manufacturer says expansion shows positive impact for energy transition and jobs 'when we see stable demand in market'
The plant in the past year has increased its workforce from 700 to over 1,600 employees, and to support the ramp-up of the production of the blade for the 15MW machine the company expects to reach 2,000 employees.
“The expansion showcases the positive impact we can drive for the energy transition and for job creation when we see stable demand in the market,” Kenneth Kaser, senior vice president for blade manufacturing in Vestas, said.
Its 115.5-metre blades make up a swept area of 43,000 m2 and can generate 80GWh of clean energy per year, enough to power around 20,000 European households.
The company also produces blades for its 2 and 4MW onshore wind platforms at the Taranto site.