Offshore wind

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About offshore wind

The first offshore wind farm in the UK was built in 2000 25 years ago, off the coast of Northumberland. The UK is now a global leader in offshore wind with over 16GW of operating capacity, providing over 17% of the UK’s electricity needs. The UK has an ambitious target to deliver 43+GW of offshore wind by 2030. Currently employing over 40,000 people across the UK, it’s anticipated that there will be over 100,000 people working in the sector by 2030, including in the development and operation of offshore wind farms and supply chain.

Our work in offshore wind 

We’re working to retain and capitalise on the UK’s world-leading position in offshore wind – making sure that the UK remains one of the most attractive destinations to invest. We’re constantly pushing for reforms that can accelerate the sector’s growth. We also want to build on the strengths of the UK’s workforce and supply chain, making sure that offshore wind grows consistently and sustainably, in a way that benefits the UK economy and society.