As of the date of publication, the global operational offshore wind capacity stands at 85.2GW with a further 27.3GW undergoing offshore construction. China makes up just above 50% of global commissioned capacity, with 42.9GW, followed by the UK with 15.6GW.
In the UK, the report explores offshore wind ownership, forecasts, and offshore transmission owners (OFTOs), as well as ownership of CfD-awarded capacity and the capacity eligible for upcoming auction rounds.
Globally, the report details past and future offshore wind deployment, where global offshore wind capacity could reach 244GW by the end of 2030. There are also separate forecasts for the 2.5GW of floating offshore wind expected globally by 2030.
The report also features the share by contractor and country of major project components required by 2031, as well as detailing the number of components yet to be contracted to achieve the 2031 capacity – including foundations, turbines, cables, and offshore substations.
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