"In spite of growing global demand for renewable energy, the lack of growth in demand in certain markets in Northern Europe made these measures an unfortunate necessity," the firm said. While Europe still accounts for 72 per cent of the company's order backlog – with the Americas and Asia at 17 per cent and 11 per cent respectively – Vestas said it expects a more even distribution across the markets in the future. Earlier this month Vestas announced the closure of the UK blade production factories after obtaining a court order to remove six workers who had barricaded themselves into its Isle of Wight plant.