Chinese company to build Britain's largest wind turbine facility

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Chinese company Ming Yang has announced plans to build the UK’s largest wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland.

The firm estimates an investment of up to £1.5 billion, which will create 1,500 jobs.

A number of Scottish sites have been shortlisted, with Ardershear in the Highlands considered the preferred choice.

The first of three phases involves a £750 million investment in an upgraded facility with production expected by the end of 2028. The facility will be expanded in subsequent phases, creating an “offshore wind industry ecosystem”.

This follows two years of discussions with the Scottish and UK governments. Ardersier is a “green freeport”, offering tax and customs incentives for investment.

Last month, Ming Yang and Octopus Energy announced they would be partnering to develop new wind projects.

The announcement to build the UK's largest wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland follows discussions with the Scottish and UK governments over the past two years. — The announcement to build the UK’s largest wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland follows discussions with the Scottish and UK governments over the past two years.

Zhang Chuanwei, Founder and Chairman of Ming Yang Group, said: “As a global leader in wind technology, Ming Yang is committed to accelerating the global energy transition through innovation and community-focused comprehensive energy solutions.” We are excited by the prospect of investing in the UK and look forward to finalizing our investment decision.

UK Chief Executive Aman Wang said: “We strongly believe that by moving forward with our plans to create jobs, skills and supply chains in the UK, we can make this country the global hub for offshore wind technology.

“We fully support this Governmentmission to become a clean energy superpower, and I am confident that once the plans are approved we can make a significant contribution to this goal.

In November last year, conservative MP nick timothy Asked Energy Minister Michael Shanks about Ming Yang’s plans to invest in Scotland, he said Government Investments from “hostile states” should be excluded.

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He said Ming Yang “benefits from heavy subsidies” China But there are serious questions regarding energy security and national security.”

Mr Shanks replied: “We are encouraging investment in the UK to build the infrastructure we need in the future.”

The UK and Scottish governments have been contacted for comment.