There were 1,931 fully operational offshore wind turbines at the end of December 2018 with a combined capacity of 7,905MW, according to a new report (Offshore Wind operational Report 2018) from the Crown Estate .
The seventh annual ‘Offshore Wind Operational Report’ said a further 992 machines were under construction, representing another 5,762MW.
A further 448MW of offshore wind capacity has also secured a Contract for Difference.
UK offshore capacity accounts for 43% of the 18.5GW operating across Europe, the report noted.
“As this report highlights, offshore wind has become a large scale, responsible and reliable provider of low-carbon electricity, and with the continued policy support and ambitious vision established in the recent sector deal, it looks certain to progress from strength to strength.”
Read the report here.