The UK wind energy industry is marking ten years of sustained progress, with nearly 2,000 businesses now active across its supply chain, according to new figures released today by RenewableUK.

The announcement coincides with the launch of Wind Energy Week, a nationwide initiative running through 29 June that celebrates the sector’s achievements over the past decade. Since 2015, the UK’s installed wind capacity has more than doubled—from 13.4GW to over 30GW today.

A historic shift occurred in 2024 when wind energy overtook gas as the UK’s leading source of electricity generation, providing 30% of the country’s power for the first time. This year’s Wind Energy Week arrives at a moment of heightened momentum, with both government and industry aligned around clean energy as a core pillar of the economy.

As part of the week’s events, RenewableUK has unveiled a new interactive supply chain map based on its EnergyPulse market database. The map details 1,996 companies involved in a wide array of industry activities—from environmental assessments and site planning to turbine blade and cable manufacturing—spread across more than 70 parliamentary constituencies.

The data also highlights the emergence of seven coastal industrial clusters across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, where dense networks of offshore wind businesses have formed. These hubs are expected to continue growing as more firms enter the market to meet rising demand.

Workforce growth is another key milestone: a joint report from RenewableUK and the Offshore Wind Industry Council now places total employment in the sector at over 55,000 people, underlining wind energy’s critical role in UK job creation.

Beyond economics, Wind Energy Week will showcase how wind power supports local communities and biodiversity. One key initiative is the use of Community Benefit Funds (CBFs). Since 2015, over £550 million has been invested in local projects through CBFs, with annual contributions expected to reach £150 million if government targets for 2030 are achieved.

Ana Musat, Executive Director of Policy and Engagement at RenewableUK, said, “Wind Energy Week is a moment to recognise how far the sector has come—creating thousands of jobs, building a strong national supply chain, and delivering real value to communities and the environment.

“We’ve achieved remarkable progress in just 10 years, surpassing expectations and laying the groundwork for what’s next. But we must continue pushing forward to meet the UK’s 2030 ambitions and seize the opportunities outlined in the new Industrial Strategy, alongside upcoming policies like the Onshore Wind Strategy and Low Carbon Flexibility Roadmap,” he adds.

With a decade of transformative change behind it, the UK wind industry is now firmly established as a cornerstone of the country’s clean energy future, poised for even greater impact in the years ahead.