The UK government has ruled out support for turbines supplied by Mingyang in offshore wind projects in British waters, after the industry asked ministers to clarify their position on the Chinese OEM’s equipment.

London said the decision followed careful consideration. A government spokesperson said the UK would act to protect national security and would continue to prioritise resilient and sustainable offshore wind supply chains.

The government also said it would continue to welcome Chinese investment where it serves the national interest. At the same time, it said its long-term approach to China would remain based on cooperation where possible, without weakening security or resilience.

Ministers and officials had been assessing possible security implications since last spring, when Mingyang was linked to a turbine supply deal for Flotation Energy and Vargronn’s 560MW Green Volt floating wind project off eastern Scotland.

Mingyang said it was disappointed by the decision and warned it would delay the company’s plan to build a £1.5bn turbine factory in Scotland. The manufacturer said the project could create up to 1,500 jobs and argued the ruling removes competition from a turbine market already constrained in capacity.

The company added that it would continue to engage with the UK government, including on national security, and said its planned activities in the UK remain unchanged.