MHI Vestas is ramping up production of its 8MW V164 offshore wind turbine with the introduction of a power converter module (PCM) assembly plant at the Port of Esbjerg.
The company said demand for the turbine has resulted in the development of the state-of-the-art 5600 square metre facility, which will start production in the fourth quarter of 2017.
“The hi-tech facility will create a dedicated space for PCM assembly, located close to pre-assembly, and will enable the company to further utilise the Port of Esbjerg’s expanding offshore wind expertise,” MHI Vestas said.
MHI Vestas chief manufacturing officer Robert Borin said: “The next phase of our production plan calls for a hiring ramp up for blade manufacturing in Nakskov, nacelle production in Lindø, and power converter modules at the Port of Esbjerg.”
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MHI Vestas plans Esbjerg plant
Power converter module assembly facility to start production in fourth quarter
By EBS