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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is continuing with his push for the UK to become a “science superpower” after Brexit and reach Net-Zero by 2050. The Government has announced that over 1,340 jobs will be “created and protected” across the Humber region thanks to the £266million investment. Offshore wind manufacturers Siemens Gamesa and GRI Renewable Industries will receive grant funding from the Government’s Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Support scheme.
Both companies will be supplying essential components to offshore wind farms providing clean power across the UK – which can be exported globally.
Mr Johnson said: “The Humber region embodies the UK’s green industrial revolution, with new investment into developing the next generation of wind turbines set to create new jobs, export opportunities and clean power across the country.
“With less than a hundred days to go until the climate summit COP26, we need to see more countries embracing new technologies, building green industries and phasing out coal power for a sustainable future.”
Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said the Humber region is “vitally important for the growth of the British offshore wind industry”.
He added: “Our announcement backed by private investment will give a boost to this important industrial heartland, creating and supporting thousands of good quality jobs across the region while ensuring it is on the frontline of developing the next generation of offshore wind turbines.”
Siemens Gamesa will invest a total of £186million to expand its blade manufacturing site located near Hull, where it will manufacture blades needed for wind farms.
CEO of the Siemens Gamesa Offshore Business Unit Marc Becker said: “Since our offshore blade factory opened in Hull in 2016, Siemens Gamesa has proudly served as the catalyst for the powerful growth the area has seen.
“The rapid development of the offshore wind industry – and continued, strong, long-term support provided by the UK government for offshore wind – has enabled us to power ahead with confidence when making these plans.
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“This project will create a worldwide leader in the offshore sector in a market that is increasingly demanding and constantly evolving.
The Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Support scheme was announced by Mr Johnson last year as part of his ‘Ten Point Plan’ to create 250,000 British jobs in clean energy, transport, nature and innovative technologies.
It is part of the Conservative Party’s cop commitment for the UK to reach the legally binding Net-Zero target by 2050.
At the centre of his ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ are the UK’s industrial heartlands.
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