How the UK’s wind sector is powering a new era of clean energy

The UK’s wind sector is growing at pace and with strong policy momentum, the sector is a pillar of the UK’s clean energy transition.

The offshore sector in particular has matured rapidly, with a number of landmark projects including the Dogger Bank Wind Farm off the coast of England. Being constructed in three phrases, it will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm once completed. In Scotland, the Seagreen development off the coast of Angus has the deepest fixed bottom foundations of any wind farm globally, capable of generating enough green energy to power more than 1.7 million homes. 

This growth isn’t set to slow down. In October this year, the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) launched its most ambitious funding programme to date, offering between £300,000 and £25 million per project to boost UK offshore wind manufacturing under the Industrial Growth Plan. Meanwhile, recent figures from RenewableUK and the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) report that that the number of people working in the offshore wind industry has risen from just over 32,000 two years ago to nearly 40,000 today – an increase of 24%.

The continued expansion of the UK wind market presents major opportunities for turbine maintenance and installation companies. As both onshore and offshore capacity continue to grow, the demand for skilled contractors capable of delivering safe, efficient installation and long-term asset management is accelerating. With an ageing fleet of onshore turbines and a new wave of large-scale offshore projects coming online, there’s a need for expertise in both repowering existing assets and commissioning next-generation turbines. Companies like FairWind that can provide flexible, well-trained teams and advanced maintenance solutions will be vital in supporting the sector’s operational reliability and cost-efficiency.

Beyond installation and upkeep, maintenance providers have a crucial role to play in strengthening the UK’s clean energy supply chain. By investing in local skills, innovation and sustainable service models, they can help reduce downtime, extend asset lifecycles and improve project economics. As the industry pushes toward ambitious 2030 offshore capacity targets and embraces floating wind technologies, the value of trusted, experienced installation and O&M partners will only grow.

At FairWind we’re proud to play our part in powering the UK’s clean energy future. We’ll be attending Offshore Wind North East in Sunderland from 5-6 November and are excited to meet with colleagues and clients to discuss how our team can support the growing number of projects stay on schedule and perform at their best.