11/03/2026 | Offshore wind
Removing tariffs on offshore wind components will drive down the cost of building clean energy projects
11 March 2026 - RenewableUK press release
Commenting on the Government’s announcement that it will remove tariffs on imported offshore wind energy components from 1 April, RenewableUK’s Head of Offshore Wind Celestia Godbehere said:
“This is a very positive move for the industry – it’s exactly the kind of practical policy change that will help to bring down the cost of clean energy projects while supporting domestic manufacturing.
“We’ve been calling for this change because removing tariffs on cables, blades and other critical components reduces costs for UK manufacturers, which enables developers using these suppliers to invest more efficiently across the supply chain. It will create substantial savings for UK manufacturers, enabling more competitive bids at future clean energy auctions. This ultimately means lower bills for consumers, stronger UK manufacturing, and faster deployment of the offshore wind capacity we need to strengthen the country's energy security”.
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