Mingyang has urged the UK government to set out national security concerns as the Chinese OEM tries to overturn a ban handed down by London this week on the use of its turbines in British waters.
The company insisted it remained confident “of the way forward” despite the verdict from ministers who are understood to have been examining potential national security implications since Mingyang was linked with supply deals for UK wind farms last year.
The Guangdong-based manufacturer said it could still deliver on UK investment plans including a £1.5bn turbine factory proposed at Ardersier in Scotland.
It described the plans as one of the “most substantial commitments of its kind” which could help accelerate cost reductions in the offshore wind sector and deliver increased competition among turbine suppliers.
Mingyang added that it had developed technological and commercial solutions including a partnership with Octopus Energy to address data and cybersecurity concerns.
It said the company was “non-state owned or controlled” and that all project and operational data would be stored and processed under “UK jurisdiction and control, with strict access protocols” independent oversight and certified cybersecurity systems.
“We remain motivated to continue developing options in the UK and across Europe,” said Mingyang Europe CEO Horatio Evers.
“Developers are approaching us because they want access to our technology – and for good reason. The electrification of industry and the path towards independence from fossil fuels can be achieved faster and more affordably with our solutions.
“We remain confident of the way forward and we will continue to engage with developers and the UK government.
“Mingyang remains fully committed to its internationalisation strategy, accelerated investment and industrial localisation plans in the UK and wider European markets.”