UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Investment Guide
Published by the Offshore Wind Industry Council and RenewableUK
Offshore wind is already a British success story. 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.
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.
The Offshore Wind Industry Council established OWGP as an independent, not-for-profit organisation. OWGP run funding and business support programmes to help UK supply chain companies grow and compete in the global offshore wind market.
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The UK’s first publicly owned energy company for over 70 years. Established to drive clean energy deployment, create jobs, boost energy independence, and ensure that UK taxpayers, bill payers, and communities reap the benefits of clean, secure, homegrown energy.
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The Crown Estate is an independent commercial business sitting between the public and private sectors. It owns and manages land for the benefit of the nation, including the coastline and the seabed.
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The National Wealth Fund is the UK Government’s principal investor at the forefront of investing public money in support of the government’s growth and clean energy missions.
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Export credit agency that helps UK businesses win, fulfil, and get paid for international contracts by providing financing and insurance.
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The devolved Government for Wales is responsible for areas such as education and economic development.
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Designated areas in the UK that benefit from tax and customs incentives to boost trade, investment, and job creation.
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Backed by the Welsh Government, the Development Bank of Wales provides sustainable and effective finance for people, businesses, and communities in Wales.
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(Highlands and Islands Enterprise) & (South of Scotland Enterprise)
Scotland’s national economic development agencies support business innovation, investment, and international growth.
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www.hie.co.uk
www.southofscotlandenterprise.com
The Scottish National Investment Bank is a state-owned development investment bank delivering patient, mission-impact investment to the Scottish economy.
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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.
Powering supply chain growth
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.
Read the full guide to find the support your business needs.