Wind turbine parts maker hits production milestone

A wind farm parts maker has officially started production.

SeAH Wind has cut the first steel plates to make turbine foundations at its £450 million Teesside plant.

The footings will be used to help build Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm, in the North Sea, which bosses say will power more than three million homes.

The parts – known as monopile foundations – are being fashioned at the company’s 750-job factory on former steelworks land at Teesworks, near Redcar.

Chris Sohn, SeAH Wind chief executive, said kickstarting the work represents a “milestone” moment for the business, which operates as a subsidiary of South Korean steel company SeAH Steel Holding.

He added: “This is a monumental occasion.

“To reach the stage of starting commercial production is a testament to the incredible dedication, innovation and hard work of our entire team.

“This not only marks a significant step forward for the company, but also demonstrates the success of inward investment in the UK. 

“We are proud to be creating skilled jobs, supporting local companies and helping deliver the UK’s green energy transition.”

SeAH Wind previously revealed a further contract to supply turbine foundations to the Norfolk Vanguard East and Norfolk Vanguard West schemes, off the East Anglian coast.

Officials say production is planned to begin next year.

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