GE has submitted a plan to construct two new manufacturing facilities in New York if it wins a sufficient volume of orders from customers in the state’s ongoing solicitation for up to 4.6GW of offshore wind.
The company proposed building the factories with Carver Companies at their Port of Coeymans site, designed to advance the state as the foundation of a clean energy economy while supporting the local community through durable jobs and positive economic impact:
The two projects are one plant to build turbine blades and another facility to build nacelles for the company’s next generation of Haliade-X offshore wind turbine.
These proposals include specific commitments to hire and train new employees from economically disadvantaged communities.
Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova, GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, said: “As a leading manufacturer and innovator in developing renewable energy technology, GE is ideally positioned to help New York secure its vision of becoming a leading manufacturing hub for offshore wind technology.
“Our proposal leverages GE’s unique and unparalleled expertise, resources, and track-record – including a 130-year legacy of manufacturing in New York – to make this vision a reality in a durable and sustainable way.”