Our third annual Offshore Wind Supply Chain Confidence Survey has showed that confidence in future growth and overcoming challenges remains high.

The survey was open to all UK offshore wind supply chain companies, which has resulted in representation from a wide range of sectors. The aim of the survey was to gain better insight into the challenges faced by the supply chain in developing innovation to meet the needs of the offshore wind industry and to set a benchmark for the level of its confidence in future growth in the sector. This survey involved over 150 companies ranging from micro-SMEs through to large manufacturers, all of whom play a role within the UK’s offshore wind supply chain.

• The results show that 80% of respondents expect to increase their offshore wind workforce within the next 1-3 years. This rises to 89% in the period up to 2030.
• The results also show that companies with a majority renewables focus of operations have increased their confidence levels compared to last year, with 54% saying they had increased confidence in the sector, compared to 48% in 2023.
• However, the survey results also show a need for greater visibility of market opportunities, as well as initiatives to overcome skills shortages, as ways of further increasing supply chain confidence going forward.

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