Sif’s new monopile factory is one of more than 30 wind energy supply chain sites across Europe that are expanding to meet the European Union’s 2030 energy security and climate targets.
The company is investing over €300 million, with new production lines expected to be fully operational in the first half of 2025. Once complete, Sif will be able to increase production to the annual equivalent of 200 XXXL foundations.
Siemens Gamesa has also announced a €200 million investment to expand its Le Havre factory to produce the next generation of blades for 14 MW turbines. The expansion will create 200 new jobs, with production scheduled to begin in early 2026.
Beyond these projects, more than 30 factories across Europe are either being expanded or newly constructed. New cable production lines are under development in Belgium, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the UK. These investments will help accelerate Europe’s grid expansion, ensuring the infrastructure is in place to support the large-scale wind energy deployment needed to meet the EU’s targets. Crucially, this growing supply chain will be met by European suppliers, enhancing the continent’s energy resilience and economic competitiveness.
Wind turbine manufacturing facilities are also expanding, with new hub, nacelle, blade, and tower plants under development in Denmark, France, Poland, Italy, and the UK. A full overview of these infrastructure investments is available on the map created by WindEurope.
