Blade factory “marks start of Hull wind industry”

Building began at a new wind turbine factory in Hull today. Energy Secretary Ed Davey was on hand to break ground at Hull’s Alexandra Dock, when he claimed it “marks the beginning of a new industry based here and exporting worldwide.” Engineering firm Siemens will make blades for wind turbines in the new factory which is on the […]

Business Secretary visits port to UK green future

Business Secretary Vince Cable has toured Alexandra Dock where Siemens plans to build an £80 million wind turbine factory expected to be operational by 2014. Associated British Ports will build a £100 million deepwater berth to handle the new generation of large offshore wind developments. Business Secretary Vince Cable said the port signified a shift […]