Announced on the first day of the Global Offshore Wind conference and exhibition in London, Opergy Group, a leading advisory body in renewable and low carbon energy solutions, together with Mingyang Smart Energy Group, one of China’s largest clean energy technology companies, are delighted to announce their strategic partnership to support the entry of Mingyang into the UK market.
The partnership aims to accelerate the development of UK offshore wind projects, with Mingyang already one of China’s largest manufacturers of wind turbines, as well as supporting the development of onshore wind, hydrogen, and solar initiatives across the UK.
Speaking of the partnership, Li Bian, Mingyang Smart Energy Group’s General Manager for the UK, said: “As the UK continues to expand its commitment to clean and sustainable energy sources, offshore wind is fast becoming the backbone of future energy provision. The partnership between Opergy and Mingyang Smart Energy Group brings together our complementary strengths, market knowledge and expertise, and innovative engineering solutions with our portfolio of offshore wind turbines including the latest flagship 18MW model.”
Opergy Group’s Managing Director, Johnathan Reynolds, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating: "We are thrilled to partner with Mingyang to support their entry into the UK market. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to accelerate the UK’s transition to cleaner energy and deliver on our net zero goals.”
“Mingyang is one the world’s largest offshore wind turbine manufacturers, and to deliver the UK’s rapidly expanding pipeline, we firmly believe that they will play a key part in our ability to achieve the current goal of 50GW by 2030.”
Opergy Scotland’s Managing Director, Isla Robb, expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating: "We’re incredibly excited to be part of this strategic collaboration between Opergy and Mingyang. With Mingyang's advanced offshore wind turbine technology and Opergy's expertise across the clean energy sector, we are well-positioned to drive the expansion of offshore wind projects in the UK.”
