The UK Government will remove import tariffs on offshore wind components from 1 April.
The Department for Business and Trade said the move would save British manufacturers “millions of pounds” a year and support London’s Clean Energy Superpower mission.
The new authorised use measure will eliminate or reduce tariffs paid by UK-based traders to import 33 industrial goods that are used to produce items including turbine blades, rotors, cables and substations.
The DBT said the announcement highlighted the government’s vision to align Industrial and Trade Strategy outcomes to drive growth and support domestic industry.
It added: “The measure will enable British manufacturers to produce components at a reduced cost and allow reinvestment for clean energy sector growth.
“This investment in the UK’s largest source of renewable energy is vital for addressing the climate crisis and building the UK’s energy security.”
RenewableUK said the policy change will help bring down the cost of building clean energy projects while supporting domestic manufacturing.
The industry body added that removing tariffs on cables, blades and other key components will reduce costs for UK manufacturers.
It argued that the move will enable developers using these suppliers to invest more efficiently across the supply chain.
“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,” said Celestia Godbehere, head of offshore wind at RenewableUK.