Siemens Gamesa plans New York offshore nacelle manufacturing facility

Siemens Gamesa has announced plans to build an offshore nacelle manufacturing facility in New York state, subject to the company’s wind turbines being selected by state authorities.

The $500 million facility, to be located at the Port of Coeymans, would create up to 420 direct jobs. The company also is committing to localizing several new component supplier facilities, including steel component fabrication, bearings, and composite components.