Bankability of Non-European Turbines and Transformers for UK Projects

Synopsis

The UK wind industry is facing increasing challenges in the turbine and transformer supply chain, with project developers weighing the cost-benefit trade-offs of sourcing from non-European manufacturers. While price competitiveness and availability make these options attractive, concerns around bankability, grid compliance, and long-term operational risks have made financing decisions more complex.

This session will examine how lenders, developers, and policymakers are approaching these issues and what this means for UK wind projects.