Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Offshore wind investment

26 March 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen

EnergyForeign Affairs

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government does not support the use of MingYang Smart Energy turbines from China in UK offshore wind projects.
  • The decision is based on national security concerns.
  • The government will continue to prioritize resilient and sustainable supply chains for offshore wind development.

Issue summary

The Minister is addressing the use of MingYang Smart Energy turbines from China in UK offshore wind projects.

Action requested

The Government does not support the use of MingYang's turbines in UK offshore wind projects due to national security concerns. The government will continue to prioritize resilient and sustainable supply chains for offshore wind development.

Key facts

  • Government has informed offshore wind developers about its decision regarding MingYang Smart Energy turbines.
  • Offshore wind provides secure, domestically generated electricity contributing towards clean power by 2030 and net zero emissions.
  • UK aims to strengthen resilient and sustainable offshore wind supply chains.
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