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UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Investment Guide
Published by the Offshore Wind Industry Council and RenewableUK
Offshore wind is already a British success story we can be proud of.
With around 16GW of installed capacity, the sector supports nearly 40,000 jobs, generates over £2 billion in annual exports, and has attracted billions in private investment, making the UK Europe’s largest offshore wind market.
Powering supply chain growth
The UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Investment Guide is your roadmap to growth. It shows exactly where to access funding at every stage of a project, from early development to construction and long-term operation.
At OWGP, we bring the ecosystem together, connecting businesses like yours with the right support, funding, and networks to innovate, scale and grow. Whether you’re scaling up, exploring new technologies, or establishing a large-scale facility, this guide provides a clear view of the opportunities available to you.
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Where to access investment
The UK offshore wind sector is backed by a strong network of funding and support partners, helping supply chain companies scale, innovate, and compete on the global stage.
Across the UK, ten leading organisations provide financial support, from grants and loans to equity and investment advice.
Investment pathways
Understanding the funding landscape can be challenging. With multiple organisations offering different types of financial support, including grants, loans, equity investment, and guarantees, it can be difficult to know where to start.
The Investment Guide brings these options together into one place, helping businesses understand what support is available and when it can be accessed across the project lifecycle.
Every business will follow its own unique path. Some companies combine different types of funding from multiple organisations, while others access support at specific points in their development.
This guide provides an overview of the types of investment available, how much can be accessed from various sources and which phases of a project are eligible.
Investments for you
Find the right support for your business and unlock your full potential.
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- Provider
- SNIB
- Mechanism name
- Mission-led Impact Investment
- Investment type
- Equity, Loan
- Investment size
- >£10m
- Phase supported
- Development / Construction / Operation
- Provider
- UK Export Finance
- Mechanism name
- Buyer Credit Facility
- Investment type
- Guarantee
- Investment size
- >£10m
- Phase supported
- Construction / Operation
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- Provider
- Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks
- Mechanism name
- Capital Grant Scheme
- Investment type
- Grant
- Investment size
- >£10m
- Phase supported
- Construction
- Provider
- National Wealth Fund
- Mechanism name
- Debt Programme
- Investment type
- Loan
- Investment size
- >£10m
- Phase supported
- Development / Construction / Operation
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- Provider
- Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP)
- Mechanism name
- Development Funding Programme
- Investment type
- Grant
- Investment size
- £0-2m
- Phase supported
- Development / Construction / Operation
- Provider
- Welsh Government
- Mechanism name
- Economies Futures Fund
- Investment type
- Grant, Loan
- Investment size
- >£10m
- Phase supported
- Construction / Operation
- Provider
- National Wealth Fund
- Mechanism name
- Equity Programme
- Investment type
- Equity
- Investment size
- >£10m
- Phase supported
- Development / Construction / Operation
- Provider
- UK Export Finance
- Mechanism name
- Export Development Guarantee
- Investment type
- Guarantee
- Investment size
- >£10m
- Phase supported
- Development / Construction / Operation
- Provider
- HMRC
- Mechanism name
- Freeport / Scottish Green Freeport
- Investment type
- Tax Exemption
- Investment size
- N/A
- Phase supported
- Construction / Operation
Where to invest
The Investment Guide helps suppliers identify where opportunities are concentrated and make smart choices about where to locate projects.
Offshore Wind Clusters bring businesses, education providers, and local stakeholders together, offering access to talent, partners, innovation networks, and shared infrastructure. Freeports and Investment Zones give strategic advantages like tax incentives, planning flexibilities, and capital allowances. UK ports are being upgraded into offshore wind hubs, providing the infrastructure needed to accelerate project delivery.
This Guide shows how to align your investment with the right Clusters, ports, and support mechanisms to thrive in the UK offshore wind sector.
