Global offshore wind installed capacity forecast by region 2050

Published by Lucía Fernández, Feb 8, 2023
In 2018, Europe was the leading region in offshore wind capacity worldwide, with some 19 gigawatts installed. By 2050, Asia is expected to increase its current capacity to nearly 613 gigawatts of offshore wind energy.

Installed offshore wind capacity worldwide from 2018 to 2050, by region (in gigawatts)

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October 2019

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Worldwide

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2018

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