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Vestas’ hosted the foundation stone ceremony for its new nacelle and hub assembly factory in Szczecin, Poland.
This factory exemplifies the wind industry’s dedication to expanding the European supply chain to meet energy security and climate goals. The EU aims to install 420 GW of wind energy by 2030, primarily using turbines made in Europe. Last year, the European Commission introduced a “Wind Power Package” with 15 actions to enhance the competitiveness of Europe’s wind value chain, largely requiring action from national governments.
The new factory, set to commence operations in 2025, is expected to create 700 direct jobs, with plans for a second factory to produce offshore blades. Together, these facilities could generate over 1,700 direct jobs by 2026 and play a crucial role in supplying Europe’s growing offshore wind fleet, including Poland’s ambitions to install 6 GW offshore wind by 2030 and 18 GW by 2040. Alongside the Wind Power Package, the EU is finalizing negotiations on the Net Zero Industry Act, which aims to improve the design of renewable energy auctions by incorporating clear and harmonized pre-qualification and non-price award criteria.
King Frederik X of Denmark, Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen, Szczecin Mayor Piotr Krzystek, and WindEurope Deputy CEO Malgosia Bartosik attended the event. Speaking on the development, WindEurope Deputy CEO Malgosia Bartosik, observed, ‘’Vestas’ investment in Szczecin is fantastic news. It will make Europe’s wind supply chain more resilient and help boost our energy security. The European wind industry has been through a tough time, but it’s roaring back. Today’s event shows the industry is doing what it takes to deliver on our climate and energy targets.’’
