UK wind turbine numbers
- Operational turbines
- 10,258
- Onshore turbines
- 7,353
- Offshore turbines
- 2,905
- Average per onshore project
- 9.4
- Average per offshore project
- 59.3
- Turbines under construction
- 1,297
785 projects
49 projects
Offshore projects have 28% of the turbines but 51% of operational capacity, because offshore turbines are much larger. Counts use the turbine numbers recorded for each project; very small turbines below the REPD threshold are not included.
Wind turbines by nation
| Nation | Turbines | Share | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 4,866 | 47% | 360 |
| England | 3,737 | 36% | 316 |
| Wales | 1,064 | 10% | 75 |
| Northern Ireland | 591 | 6% | 83 |
To see where these turbines stand, use the wind farm locations guide or the interactive UK wind farm map.
UK wind turbines are getting bigger
| Period | Projects | Turbines | Average turbine rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before 2000 | 37 | 576 | 0.6 MW |
| 2000–2004 | 56 | 623 | 1.2 MW |
| 2005–2009 | 136 | 1,561 | 1.9 MW |
| 2010–2014 | 286 | 3,071 | 2.1 MW |
| 2015–2019 | 262 | 3,167 | 2.4 MW |
| 2020–2024 | 45 | 1,052 | 4.1 MW |
| 2025 onwards | 9 | 196 | 6 MW |
Projects commissioned before 2000 average 0.6 MW per turbine; projects from 2025 onwards average 6 MW. The largest operational units are 14.7 MW at Moray West Offshore Wind Farm Project, 9.5 MW at Moray East, 9.5 MW at Triton Knoll, 9.5 MW at Kincardine Offshore Windfarm, 9.2 MW at Seagreen.
Who makes the UK's wind turbines?
Most UK wind turbines are made by Siemens Gamesa and Vestas, with Nordex, Enercon, Senvion and GE supplying many onshore sites. See market share, the most common models and which wind farms use each manufacturer in UK wind turbine manufacturers.
Tallest wind turbines in the UK
| # | Wind farm | Capacity | Tip height | Turbines | Location | Operational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moray West Offshore Wind Farm Project | 882 MW | 230 m | 60 | Scotland | 2025 |
| 2 | Walney 3 | 659 MW | 222 m | 110 | England | 2018 |
| 3 | Neart na Gaoithe | 450 MW | 208 m | 54 | Scotland | 2025 |
| 4 | Moray East | 950 MW | 204 m | 100 | Scotland | 2022 |
| 5 | Hagshaw Hill (Repowering) | 84 MW | 200 m | 14 | Lanarkshire, Scotland | 2025 |
| 6 | Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension | 67.2 MW | 200 m | 15 | Strathclyde, Scotland | 2024 |
| 7 | Triton Knoll | 857 MW | 187 m | 90 | England | 2022 |
| 8 | Crossdykes | 48 MW | 177 m | 10 | Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland | 2021 |
| 9 | Kincardine Offshore Windfarm | 49.5 MW | 176 m | 6 | Scotland | 2021 |
| 10 | Viking Wind Farm | 443 MW | 155 m | 103 | Shetland, Scotland | 2024 |
The tallest recorded operational turbines are at Moray West Offshore Wind Farm Project, at 230 m to blade tip. Height is not recorded for every project.
Wind farms with the most turbines
| # | Wind farm | Capacity | Turbines | Location | Operational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London ArrayPhase 1 | 630 MW | 175 | England | 2013 |
| 2 | Hornsea 1 - Heron & Njord | 1,218 MW | 174 | England | 2019 |
| 3 | Hornsea 2 - Optimus and Breesea | 1,320 MW | 165 | England | 2022 |
| 4 | Gwynt y Mor | 576 MW | 160 | Wales | 2015 |
| 5 | Clyde Wind Farm | 350 MW | 152 | Strathclyde, Scotland | 2012 |
| 6 | Greater Gabbard Wind Farm | 504 MW | 140 | England | 2012 |
| 7 | Whitelee | 322 MW | 140 | Strathclyde, Scotland | 2007 |
| 8 | Rampion Offshore Wind Farm (Hastings Zone) | 400 MW | 116 | England | 2017 |
| 9 | Seagreen | 1,075 MW | 114 | Scotland | 2023 |
| 10 | Walney 3 | 659 MW | 110 | England | 2018 |
How many more turbines are coming?
1,297 turbines are recorded at the 45 projects under construction, and 3,883 at the 401 projects that are consented and awaiting construction. Turbine numbers for proposed projects are planning maximums and often fall as larger models are chosen.
Frequently asked questions
How many wind turbines are there in the UK?
The July 2026 REPD records 10,258 turbines at 834 operational UK wind projects: 7,353 onshore and 2,905 offshore.
How many offshore wind turbines are there in the UK?
There are 2,905 turbines at 49 operational offshore wind projects, 28% of all UK wind turbines.
How many onshore wind turbines are there in the UK?
There are 7,353 turbines at 785 operational onshore wind projects.
Where are most UK wind turbines?
Scotland has the most, with 4,866 operational turbines (47% of the UK total).
How many wind turbines are in England?
England has 3,737 operational wind turbines, including turbines at offshore wind farms in English waters.
Sources and method
Figures come from the July 2026 extract of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD), which tracks UK renewable projects through planning, construction and operation. Each figure is calculated directly from the source records and refreshes when a new snapshot is imported.
The REPD counts project records, not physical sites. Extensions, repowering schemes and later phases can appear as separate records, and very small turbines below the database threshold are not included. Status reflects the snapshot date; developers' later announcements can differ. Read the full methodology and limitations.