Teesside could lead in green energy says Treasure Secretary
It marks the start of a new chapter for the North East
Government ministers are confident Teesside can lead the way when it comes to green energy with the production of new wind turbines.
Treasury secretary Helen Whately's been visiting the Teesworks site in Redcar this week, ahead of initial operations beginning later this month.
The MP said: "It's been so good to come for myself and see the scale of the opportunity. At the moment you've got things being demolished, but the land is being levelled and being made for building new general electric factory where they will be making new wind turbines. We're seeing how quickly that work is going ahead.
"This is all part of our vison for net zero as well as clean energy. We are going to have general electric for the build of wind turbines and there is going to be access to energy from wind from the offshore wind farms."
She has also stated that there is potential for solar energy and hydrogen to be introduced in the area.
The Treasure Secretary made the visit to the Teesworks freeport wind turbine factory yesterday alongside Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.
There are hope that the site will create 18,000 jobs and investment from around the world.