In response to the UK not supporting Mingyang wind turbines for ground installation, Mingyang Smart has issued an official statement!

(Source: Longchuan Wind Power Network)

Zhongshan, China. March 27, 2026 - In response to the British government’s announcement that it will not support the use of Mingyang wind turbines in the UK at this time, Mingyang Smart Energy (hereinafter referred to as “Mingyang”) has made an official statement.

This decision by the UK government means that the UK has lost an important opportunity to enhance industry competitiveness, further reduce wind power costs, and attract significant investments in the wind power industry amid the current tight capacity in the global wind turbine market.

Mingyang is a leading technology company in global offshore wind power, possessing a new generation 18.5 megawatt wind turbine platform that is suitable for both fixed and floating offshore wind applications, setting a new industry benchmark in terms of installed capacity, power generation efficiency, and cost control. Mingyang’s technology features unique innovations, with no comparable substitute products currently available in the European market.

Restricting the application of such innovative technologies might slow down the UK’s energy transition process and the pace of declining wind power costs. The global wind power market is already facing supply chain bottlenecks and high financing costs; imposing limitations on market competition and technology choices will not only increase energy costs for UK businesses and consumers but may also impact the feasibility and delivery timeline of subsequent wind power projects, such as the UK’s seventh round of wind power capacity auctions.

Mingyang respects the UK government’s longstanding open attitude toward Chinese investment and understands its considerations for national security, which is also a core focus for Mingyang. Mingyang plans to invest up to £1.5 billion in Scotland, creating as many as 1,500 high-quality jobs, making it one of the largest investment commitments in the UK’s wind power industry. Mingyang’s localization efforts in Europe, particularly in Scotland, will further enhance the resilience of the UK’s energy supply chain.

Mingyang is a publicly listed company with non-state-owned controlling shares, listed on the main board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange and secondarily on the London Stock Exchange. Mingyang has been communicating with the UK government for over two years; based on prior discussions with UK government officials, Mingyang has specifically addressed the core national security concern of data and network security, developing a comprehensive set of technical and commercial solutions.

Overall, Mingyang has proposed a series of solutions: all operational and project-related data of the wind turbines will be stored and processed solely within the UK, subject to UK laws and regulations; a strict access control mechanism will be established, independent third-party supervision will be implemented, and certified cybersecurity systems will be deployed. Mingyang urges the UK government to formally outline the remaining national security concerns and relevant compliance requirements. Mingyang also looks forward to collaborating with the UK government, Octopus Energy, and other partners to advance the UK renewable energy industry and facilitate cooperation among all parties in the entire supply chain.

As a global leader in offshore wind power technology and one of the top three wind turbine manufacturers worldwide, Mingyang possesses globally leading products and technologies, capable of providing smart and sustainable energy solutions for the global market, including the UK. Meanwhile, Mingyang will steadfastly pursue its globalization strategy, accelerate its European investment and localization plans, and deepen its engagement in the broader UK and European markets.

Source: Mingyang Group