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According to NISTA, 51% of the UK's £718bn infrastructure pipeline will be invested in 200 energy projects, amounting to £365bn over the next decade. The energy sector dominates the investment landscape, with transport, health, and water sectors following at £113bn, £82bn, and £68bn, respectively.

In the short term, £71bn is estimated for energy projects from 2026/27. Offshore and onshore wind projects account for £136bn, while £250m is earmarked for solar. The energy sector includes 52 privately financed projects at £53bn and 32 publicly financed at £5bn. Most projects are in Scotland and Wales, requiring an annual workforce of 621,000 to 706,000 over the next five years.