The number of people working in the UK offshore wind industry is set to reach almost 70,000 over the next five years from 26,000 today, a new report has highlighted.
The UK-based supply chain is growing rapidly, as major investment announcements in new factory facilities totalling over £900m, according to a report by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC), published today.
The document “Offshore Wind: Building On The UK’s Success” outlines initiatives continuing across the industry to work on the key parts of the Sector Deal.
These include creating jobs, growing the UK supply chain, building up centres of offshore wind excellence in coastal communities, accelerating technical innovation, upgrading the grid, promoting diversity and protecting our natural environment, the report said.
The report highlights the fact that offshore wind forms the backbone of the UK’s commitment to net zero by 2050 and the UK Prime Minister’s vision for a Green Industrial Revolution.