Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang is seeking to persuade Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overturn a government ban on its equipment, reviving hopes of a major manufacturing investment in Scotland.
The company had planned a £1.5billion turbine manufacturing hub near Inverness but abandoned the project after ministers warned offshore wind developers not to use Ming Yang turbines because of national security concerns.
Aman Wang, Ming Yang’s UK boss, said the proposed factory could create 1,500 direct jobs and as many as 8,000 more across the supply chain.
He said: 'We are committed to supporting the growth in every postcode that this Government wants to see, to re-industrialisation and to lowering energy bills.'
Ming Yang is hoping the arrival of Mr Burnham in Downing Street and Miatta Fahnbulleh as Energy Secretary will prompt ministers to reconsider the decision.
However, a UK Government spokesman said there were currently no plans for a review, adding: 'After careful consideration the Government concluded that there are national security risks associated with the use of Ming Yang wind turbines in UK offshore wind projects.'
Source: Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce
