8th December 2009
More engineering and construction jobs might be available in the Isle of Wight in light of a recent deal
to build and test offshore windfarm technology there.
The UK was one of nine countries to sign up to develop and integrated offshore grid in the north and Irish Seas in a move that is hoped to boost the European Union's efforts to meets its 2020 target for renewable energy.
Vestas Technology received a £1.75 million government grant and another £1.75 million from the South East England Development Agency (Seeda) as well £6 million it had already been awarded.
The company, which is one of the world's leading suppliers of wind technology, revealed that it planned to build a new research and development facility on the Isle of Wight, which might mean more engineering and construction jobs will be available there.
Pam Alexander, chief executive of Seeda, commented: "This award is good news for the UK's position in the offshore wind market and also for the Isle of Wight's workforce and economy. Vestas is a key employer offering high value jobs."
Vestas has installed more than 39,000 wind turbines so far and holds 20 per cent of the market share.
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source: thecareerengineer.com
