Teesworks offshore wind factory plans submitted

Planning permission submitted for Teesworks wind turbine blade factory

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Plans have been formally submitted for a large-scale manufacturing facility at Teesworks, expected to produce wind turbine blades for the offshore energy sector.

By The Tees Editorial Desk · 31 May 2021

Architectural impressions of the proposed GE Renewable Energy facility at Teesworks. Image: Image: Tees Valley Combined AuthorityOriginal source

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Proposals have been submitted for a 78,000sq m factory at the South Bank zone of Teesworks, designed to manufacture wind turbine blades for GE . The project is expected to create 750 direct jobs upon completion, with thousands of additional roles supported during the construction phase.

The facility is positioned to serve the Dogger Bank wind farm, which is located off the North East coast. Site preparation and land clearance are already in progress, featuring a heavy-lift quay alongside the manufacturing plant.

The project is being developed within the region's Freeport area. Work on the factory is scheduled to begin in October, with the first production run of turbine blades anticipated in 2023.

This development is part of a broader industrial for the site, which includes plans for production and technology. The regional authorities are positioning the area to serve as a major hub for clean energy manufacturing.

Archive : This story is based on reporting originally published by Tees Valley Combined Authority on 2021-05-30. The original source image has been and credited.