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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Finley

Siemens Gamesa scraps plans to build blades for offshore wind turbines on Virginia's coast

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A European company has canceled plans to build blades for offshore wind turbines in coastal Virginia, the latest sign of struggle within the U.S.'s nascent industry.

Siemens Gamesa confirmed the cancellation in a statement Friday. The company's proposed $200 million factory at the Port of Virginia in Portsmouth would have created more than 300 jobs and aided the state in its aspirations to become a hub for offshore wind projects amid the nation's efforts to tackle climate change.

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