Ming Yang Smart Energy has announced plans to invest up to £1.5 billion in developing a fully integrated offshore wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland. The project, to be implemented in three phases, will manufacture offshore and floating offshore wind turbines for both domestic use as well as export. It will serve as a key offshore wind hub for the UK, Europe, and other non-Asian markets. The first phase of the investment, valued at up to £750 million, will involve constructing a manufacturing facility for turbine nacelles and blades, with production anticipated to begin by late 2028.
The second phase will expand the facility to support large-scale deployment of floating offshore wind technology across UK. The third phase will focus on creating an offshore wind industry ecosystem around the facility, incorporating the manufacturing of control systems, electronics, and other essential components. The investment plans remain subject to final approval from the UK government and are part of a wider pan-European development strategy under consideration by the company, in which other locations are being explored as well.
In September 2025, Ming Yang Smart Energy partnered with Octopus Energy to advance affordable wind power in the UK, aiming to lower household electricity costs. The collaboration will explore implementing advanced software for enhanced data protection and cyber security alongside Ming Yang’s offshore and onshore wind technologies.
REGlobal’s Views: Scotland along with the rest of the UK is an important market for offshore wind turbine manufacturers. As geopolitical and global trade issues persist, manufacturers are now setting up factories in multiple geographies to save on logistics costs and avoid import-related policies of various markets. This upcoming facility of Ming Yang in Scotland will help it to cater to various markets in Europe and beyond, and safeguard its revenues through diversified supply routes.
