Vestas has announced plans to establish a factory in Scotland to meet growing demand for offshore wind in the UK and Europe. The €250 million factory would produce nacelles and hubs for Vestas’s, the V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbine.
Vestas said the announcement follows “record-breaking AR7 auction results in January 2026, a growing offshore wind order book for Vestas in the UK, and strategic discussions between the UK Government, the Scottish Government and Vestas on the next steps to develop and co-invest in the facility”.
The final investment decision is conditional on securing sufficient UK-based orders in AR7 and AR8. Subject to the timing of those results, and the planning process, the facility could start production by 2029/2030. The plan also includes identifying opportunities for co-locating sub-suppliers of other major components.
“The UK government has made a big statement with AR7, showcasing how wind energy creates a positive impact on energy security, sustainability, and affordability for end consumers. We welcome the UK and Scottish governments’ dedication to fostering a competitive offshore wind market and look forward to working together to progress our co-investment plans”, said Vestas chief executive Henrik Andersen.
Deputy First Minister and Economy Secretary Kate Forbes said, “Vestas’s proposal to develop a hub and nacelle factory in Scotland, with the potential to support hundreds of jobs, speaks to the huge potential of the Scottish offshore wind sector and our attractiveness as an investment destination. Scottish Ministers have engaged closely with Vestas since 2021, and we look forward to continuing to work with the company and delivery partners to develop our offshore wind supply chain and deliver long-term economic benefits for our communities.”
The potential factory in Scotland, UK would become Vestas’ fifth factory in Europe dedicated solely to the manufacturing of offshore wind turbine nacelles and blades.

Separately, Maraen has announced plans to invest £30 million in Port of Nigg, to enhance port capacity and operational capability, supporting inbound and outbound logistics for offshore wind and wider energy sector projects.
of investment at one of the UK’s leading deepwater ports have been approved, as three industry-leading North-east Scotland energy businesses unite under a new brand – Maraen is an energy infrastructure solutions provider, bringing together the capabilities of Port of Nigg, Global Energy (Group) and Global Energy Services. The businesses will now be rebranded as Maraen Port of Nigg, Maraen Fabrication and Maraen Solutions, respectively.
The rebrand follows the acquisition of the businesses by Mitsui & Co. Europe Ltd. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. in 2025. As part of this commitment, a final investment decision (FID) has been taken to develop a new heavy-duty quay and roll-on/roll-off capability at Maraen Port of Nigg.
RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive Jane Cooper said the announcement “highlights the scale of the opportunity for the UK to expand our offshore wind supply chain, driving the regeneration of ports and establishing them as leading centres of clean energy excellence.”
She added, “This Green Freeport is already an offshore wind hub, and the new quay will improve Sumitomo Electric’s capability to provide high-voltage cables for offshore wind farms at scale from its factory on the same site. Upscaling the port will attract further private investment from other supply chain companies, with businesses operating side by side to provide components and services for the clean energy sector and create high-quality local jobs”.