His Royal Highness spoke to a number of apprentices at the factory who are embarking on new careers.
A Major Investment in Clean Energy
Spanning 810 meters long, the monopile factory is one of a series of major investments in the area. In total, £4.96bn worth of private investment has already been committed. Investments already secured or in the legal process will create more than 3,470 operational jobs, a further 10,000-plus supply chain jobs, and another 6,900 construction jobs.
Teesworks Transformation
Teesworks Ltd Chief Executive Martin Corney, who met the King on the site, said: "We were thrilled that the King was able to visit Teesworks and see for himself the incredible progress that has been made in transforming the site into an internationally significant clean energy hub."
"Things have changed an awful lot since the King was last here, and not just in terms of the site itself – speaking to the apprentices on site, the King was able to hear firsthand how Teesworks and developments like SeAH Wind Teesside are creating brighter futures for the people of this area."
The Future of Offshore Wind Power
"With the King's keen interest in the environment, it was great for him to see how the SeAH Wind Teesside factory is close to completion and to becoming a major center for producing monopiles for offshore wind farms."
Once complete, the SeAH Wind Teesside factory will be the single largest of its kind in the world.
