Offshore wind is already a British success story. With around 16GW of installed capacity, the sector supports nearly 40 thousand jobs, generates more than £2 billion in annual exports, and has attracted billions in private investment, making the UK Europe’s biggest offshore wind market. From the Highlands to the Isle of Wight, we are seeing the emergence of a globally competitive supply chain, with major investments in the turbine blade manufacturing, subsea cable production and monopile fabrication. These are not just numbers — they are proof that the UK can deliver world-class clean energy infrastructure and industrial capabilities.

This guide builds on the work of the UK Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan (IGP), which garnered collective agreement from across the sector on the roadmap to triple offshore wind manufacturing capacity by 2035. Working together, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and Department for Business and Trade (DBT) support this and other initiatives arising from it.

This guide serves to help investors seize those opportunities by supporting positive investment decisions through a clearer picture of the market opportunity and the financial tools available to them. It will help businesses, small to large, understand where to access support at every stage of the project lifecycle, from early stage development to construction and long-term operation. Most importantly, it aims to send a clear message: the UK is open for business and is ready to partner with those who want to build the future of offshore wind.