The installation of the world’s most powerful commercial turbine in Moray Firth means more local, clean energy jobs in Scotland and across the UK, including the most recent expansion of blade production at MHI Vestas on the Isle of Wight
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, based on the Isle of Wight, have made a stunning announcement at the Global Wind Summit in Hamburg today (Tuesday), revealing the first win turbine in history with power rating of 10 MW.
At least 100 highly skilled engineer and technician jobs, as well as 150 supply chain roles are planned by GE in Southampton - rivaling Vestas on the Isle of Wight.
An application for two wind turbines on the site of Camp Hill Prison have been refused by the planning committee, following advice from planning officers.
Officers say the turbines would have a significant adverse impact on the character and appearance of the nationally designated landscape they would sit within.
With just one round left to run in the 2014 season, the sealed surface championship is very much up for grabs, with Dan Morgan and Kevin Richardson preparing to battle it out.
It's unclear exactly how many jobs will be created on the Island for the new serial blade manufacturing, but this is surely great news for skilled workers.