The design of the wind offshore turbines around the world has changed significantly in the last two decades. The maximum rotor diameter used for these turbines was around 35 meters in 1991 and has increased to 164 meters as of 2017. By 2026, offshore wind turbines worldwide are expected to have a maximum rotor diameter of 225 meters.
Turbine characteristics of offshore wind installations worldwide from 1991 to 2026
(in meters)
Characteristic
Max water depth
Max hub height
Max rotor diameter
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Exclusive Premium Statistic
To access all Premium Statistics, you need a paid Statista Account
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Wood Mackenzie (MAKE). (September 18, 2018). Turbine characteristics of offshore wind installations worldwide from 1991 to 2026 (in meters) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1046567/offshore-wind-turbine-dimensions-globally/
Wood Mackenzie (MAKE). "Turbine characteristics of offshore wind installations worldwide from 1991 to 2026 (in meters)." Chart. September 18, 2018. Statista. Accessed July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1046567/offshore-wind-turbine-dimensions-globally/
Wood Mackenzie (MAKE). (2018). Turbine characteristics of offshore wind installations worldwide from 1991 to 2026 (in meters). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1046567/offshore-wind-turbine-dimensions-globally/
Wood Mackenzie (MAKE). "Turbine Characteristics of Offshore Wind Installations Worldwide from 1991 to 2026 (in Meters)." Statista, Statista Inc., 18 Sep 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1046567/offshore-wind-turbine-dimensions-globally/
Wood Mackenzie (MAKE), Turbine characteristics of offshore wind installations worldwide from 1991 to 2026 (in meters) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1046567/offshore-wind-turbine-dimensions-globally/ (last visited July 22, 2024)
Turbine characteristics of offshore wind installations worldwide from 1991 to 2026 (in meters) [Graph], Wood Mackenzie (MAKE), September 18, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1046567/offshore-wind-turbine-dimensions-globally/