# Siemens Gamesa inaugurates rotor blade factory in Tangier, Morocco

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy inaugurated a new rotor blade factory in Tangier, Morocco, which started production in April 2017, creating 600 direct and 500 indirect jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-10-13
- Where: Tangier, Morocco, Morocco
- Jobs: 1,100
- Starts operating: Apr 2017
- Status: completed
- Products: wind turbine rotor blades
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy](https://endata.com/companies/3169.md)

## Sources

- [power-technology.com](https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/newssiemens-gamesa-opens-new-rotor-blade-plant-in-tangier-morocco-5948455/), 2017-10-12: "This factory is good for our company and a solid business decision."
- [esi-africa.com](https://www.esi-africa.com/renewable-energy/morocco-to-produce-wind-turbine-blades-for-market/), 2017-10-27: "Wind turbine components manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), has officially inaugurated its new rotor blade factory in Tangier, Morocco."

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