The UK offshore wind sector has launched a new investment guide aimed at expanding supply chain capacity and attracting private capital to support domestic clean energy infrastructure.
The UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Investment Guide, released at the Global Offshore Wind 2025 conference in London, outlines the range of financial support mechanisms available to businesses investing in the offshore wind industry, from early development through to construction and operations.
Developed by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) in collaboration with RenewableUK and the government departments for Energy Security and Net Zero and Business and Trade, the guide aims to simplify access to investment resources and accelerate supply chain development across coastal regions.
“In the UK we are developing more support for the supply chain,” said Clark MacFarlane, OWIC vice-chair and UK chairman of Siemens Gamesa. “This guide cuts through the complexity to showcase the financial assistance available to deliver a significantly higher level of investment across the offshore wind sector.”
The publication supports the goals of the UK’s Industrial Growth Plan, which sets out how the country could triple offshore wind manufacturing and service capacity by 2035. That plan includes ambitions to create 10,000 new jobs and attract £25 billion in private investment by focusing on high-value components such as turbine blades, towers, foundations and cables, as well as operational infrastructure.
The guide profiles a range of public and private financial institutions offering grants, loans, and investment support. These include Great British Energy, The Crown Estate, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and the Development Bank of Wales, among others. It also features case studies highlighting the use of existing financial instruments to support offshore wind-related manufacturing and services.
In addition to financial insights, the guide maps offshore wind clusters — regions already hosting concentrated industry activity — and highlights recruitment and innovation initiatives to help firms grow their workforce and product offerings.
“It will help all businesses to understand where to access support at every stage,” MacFarlane added. “It sends a clear message that the UK is open for business and is ready to partner with those who want to build the supply chain for the energy system of the future.”
UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks said the guide plays a key role in the government’s broader clean energy ambitions.
“The clean energy transition is the economic opportunity of the 21st century — and offshore wind is at the very heart of Britain’s efforts to deliver a clean power system by 2030,” he said. “This guide is a valuable resource for investors and businesses alike. It sets out how public and private finance can work together to grow the UK’s offshore wind supply chains and support skilled jobs.
The release of the guide comes as the UK offshore wind sector seeks to strengthen its domestic manufacturing capabilities amid rising global demand and increasing competition for investment in clean energy technologies.
