The Industrial Opportunity: Building Domestic Supply Chains

The energy transition represents a transformative opportunity for the renewal of UK industry. Rapidly expanding sectors such as offshore wind, battery storage, and hydrogen are creating new avenues for UK companies to capitalise on across the supply chain, from advanced manufacturing and materials science to digitalisation, automation and logistics.

For communities and regions across the country, the development of strong domestic clean-energy supply chains offers a powerful route to economic resilience and long-term prosperity. By anchoring production, skills and innovation in the UK, the transition can drive sustainable growth, create high-quality jobs, and strengthen local economies.

• What competitive advantages can the energy transition unlock for people, businesses and regions across the UK?

• How can the UK leverage this moment to scale domestic capabilities while accelerating international collaboration and technology transfer?

• What will it take for the UK to position itself as a global hub for clean-energy manufacturing, innovation and exports?