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Wind Power

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 10 July 2026UIN 15239

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what number and proportion of wind farms are owned or managed by organisations which are ultimately owned by Chinese companies.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The vast majority of UK wind farms have no direct ownership from China. We work very closely with industry and across government to maintain a detailed picture of foreign involvement in energy infrastructure. We continue to take a consistent, long-term and strategic approach to managing relations with China and will co-operate where we can, compete where we need to, and challenge where we must.

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