Siemens Gamesa has shelved plans to build an offshore wind turbine nacelle factory at the Port of Esbjerg in Denmark, citing current market conditions as the reason for delaying the investment.
The company confirmed it was unable to move forward with the project at this stage, adding that it continues to view Esbjerg as a key location for its offshore wind operations.
“Siemens Gamesa has maintained a longstanding presence at the Port of Esbjerg, which is a strategically important location for our offshore wind operations, also in the future,” a company spokesperson said. “Like in any other place, we continue to evaluate potential investment opportunities. However, given the current market conditions, any such decision will require greater clarity and stability in the industry.”
No timeline has been set for when the factory plans might be revisited, the company said.
The proposed facility was expected to support Siemens Gamesa’s offshore wind turbine manufacturing capacity in Europe. The company did not disclose further details about the scale or potential output of the project.
The announcement comes amid a challenging period for the offshore wind industry, marked by rising costs, supply chain disruptions and lower-than-expected demand in several European markets.
Earlier this week, rival turbine manufacturer Vestas said it had paused plans for an offshore blade production facility in Poland, citing “lower than projected demand for offshore wind in Europe.”
Both companies have signalled that new manufacturing investments will depend on improved market stability and greater policy clarity from European governments as the sector navigates cost pressures and evolving energy transition targets.
