UK Steel's CEO, Gareth Stace, argues that emphasizing British steel for offshore wind projects would not only strengthen domestic supply chains but also provide significant economic advantages.
Only 2% of the steel used in UK offshore wind projects over the last five years came from domestic mills, despite wind energy's growing importance in national electricity generation.
Demand for steel in UK windfarms is projected to increase significantly, with a forecast of over 1 million tonnes per year needed from 2026 to 2050.
Stace urges the government to prioritize British steel in public procurement, suggesting that such a policy could help reverse the decline of the steel sector and enhance local manufacturing.
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