UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Directory

Welcome to the UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Directory

The offshore wind market in Japan is rapidly growing, with an ambition to auction 10 GW of offshore wind by 2030 and up to 45 GW by 2040.

With two decades of experience supplying to the offshore wind industry and as part of one of the most established wind markets in the world, the UK supply chain is ideally placed to support the development of the Japanese offshore wind sector.

This brochure was prepared for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to showcase the expertise of the UK supply chain. Although not exhaustive, it covers the capabilities and track records of some of the most significant UK offshore wind suppliers.

We hope this brochure will help you find the right solution to the complex challenges offshore wind stakeholders are facing.

This report was created with the support of BVG Associates.

BVG Associates provides strategy consulting in renewable energy. It helps its clients to do new things, think in new ways and solve tough problems. BVGA practical thinking integrates the business, economics and technology of renewable energy generation systems. It combines deep wind industry knowledge with skills gained in the world of business consulting. BVGA’s purpose is to help its clients succeed in a sustainable global electricity generation mix founded on renewables.

Offshore wind in the UK

Ambition

The UK has set ambitious offshore wind installation targets, with an aim to install 50 GW by 2030, including 5 GW of floating offshore wind.

Developers

BP, Corio Generation, Flotation Energy, Shell, and SSE are at the forefront of the offshore wind industry in the UK and overseas. They are well-established in the global market, with a cumulated pipeline of over 60 GW of projects in development and 7 GW under construction or in operation.

Market position

The UK is the second largest offshore wind market in the world, with 15 GW of capacity currently installed.

Supply chain

Given its market position, the UK has significant offshore wind supply chain capability, with recognised expertise in project development and management services, cable manufacture, offshore construction and maintenance, and mooring and anchoring systems supply and installation.

UK supply chain directory

The UK supply chain directory begins with a map offering an overview of the UK’s capability across all lifecycle stages of an offshore wind project. The following chapters present the expertise of the UK supply chain for each of the lifecycle stages.

A total of 62 UK companies active in the offshore wind supply chain are profiled. Each company has a dedicated page in the chapter corresponding to its core area of expertise. The profiles provide an overview of the companies’ capabilities, offshore wind track record, geographic presence, memberships and certifications, and contact details. All profiles are supported by information provided or confirmed by suppliers.

The directory includes both suppliers headquartered in the UK and suppliers headquartered outside the UK. Suppliers with headquarters outside the UK have been included because a significant part of their offshore wind services or manufacturing capabilities would be delivered from the UK.

All the companies profiled are active in the Japanese offshore wind supply chain or are considered to have the potential to export to the Japanese market.

Although no dedicated section is present for decommissioning, several UK suppliers from across the supply chain, particularly those listed in installation and commissioning, are likely to offer decommissioning services.

At the end of the directory, a glossary and an index provide definitions for the abbreviations used across the profiles and a list of the companies featured in the brochure.

Developers

In addition to supply chain companies, the leading UK developers active in the Japanese market have been included in the directory to provide detailed information on their portfolio and expertise, along with how they can support the development of the industry in Japan and the wider APAC region.