Onshore wind supply chain capability assessment

15 April 2026 - RenewableUK report

Expanding the UK’s onshore wind supply chain between now and 2050 could add up to £56 billion in economic value (GVA) to the economy and create thousands of new jobs throughout the country. Adding this £56 billion to the £98 billion which will be generated by our current onshore wind supply chain over this same period, provided Government policy remains supportive, would bring a total of £154 billion in GVA for the country.

The onshore wind supply chain capability assessment highlights key parts of the supply chain which would provide the most value to the economy, including manufacturing more onshore wind turbine blades, towers and steelwork, nacelles, drivetrains, cables and electrical equipment for high voltage substations in the UK for onshore wind farms here and abroad. The report also notes that the UK has a strong track record in providing high-value replacement parts to refurbish onshore wind turbines, and makes three key recommendations for the industry and Government:

• Make the case for investing in new UK manufacturing facilities by highlighting synergies with other parts of the energy sector such as offshore wind.


• Ensure the UK’s industrial base is cost-competitive at home and abroad by reducing the cost of electricity for manufacturers and cutting taxes and tariffs for specific onshore wind components.


• Focus on refurbishing and repowering onshore turbines as these areas offer major opportunities to grow the supply chain.

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