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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Eleni Courea

Potential role for Chinese firm in key UK windfarm attracts government scrutiny

Wind turbines are seen as part of the Burbo Bank wind farm off the coast of New Brighton, Britain, March 6, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
The government is in discussions with Green Volt North Sea over whether China’s Mingyang should supply turbines. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Ministers are weighing up proposals for a Chinese company to supply wind turbines for a major offshore windfarm in the North Sea.

The government is in discussions with Green Volt North Sea over whether Mingyang, China’s biggest offshore wind company, should supply the wind turbines. Mingyang has emerged as the preferred manufacturer, but the company has sought advice from ministers on whether to proceed.

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