China’s Mingyang Smart Energy plans to invest up to GBP 1.5 billion (around EUR 1.7 billion) in Scotland to build what would be Britain’s first fully integrated offshore wind turbine manufacturing facility, creating up to 1,500 jobs.
The project will be rolled out in three phases, establishing an offshore wind hub for the UK, European, and other non-Asian markets.
Phase one involves up to GBP 750 million investment to construct a manufacturing facility for turbine nacelles and blades, aiming for production by late 2028.
Phase two will expand infrastructure for floating offshore wind technology in the UK. Phase three involves manufacturing control systems, electronics, and other components.
“By creating jobs, skills, and a supply chain in the UK, we aim to make this country a global hub for offshore wind technology,” said Aman Wang, UK CEO of Mingyang Smart Energy.
The company has shortlisted several sites in Scotland, with Ardersier Port near Inverness as the preferred location. This project could reemploy workers from the oil and gas sector.
Mingyang has engaged in extensive discussions with the UK and Scottish governments and held talks with Great British Energy, the National Wealth Fund, the Scottish National Investment Bank, the Crown Estate, and UK Export Finance over the past two years.
Investment plans await final UK government approval and are part of a broader pan-European strategy considering other locations.
The Financial Times reported in June 2025 that the Trump administration warned the UK about potential national security risks if Mingyang builds the plant in Scotland to supply technology to North Sea wind farms.
Mingyang is reportedly the preferred supplier for the Green Volt floating offshore wind project in Scotland, developed by Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn.
Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Michael Shanks, stated that the decision on Mingyang supplying turbines to Green Volt depends on the company involved.
“We welcome foreign trade and investment, including from China, where it supports UK growth and jobs and meets stringent legal and regulatory requirements without compromising national security,” said Shanks.
In other news, Mingyang announced in August it is no longer involved in the Waterkant offshore wind farm in Germany, after being selected as the preferred supplier in July 2024.
The project’s developer, Luxcara, is now considering Siemens Gamesa turbines for the 300 MW wind farm.
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