In 2023, a total of 231 megawatts of floating offshore wind energy was installed across the world. This renewable technology is expected to grow rapidly and reach maturity in the upcoming years, peaking at 14 gigawatts in 2029.
Capacity of floating offshore wind energy worldwide in 2023, with a forecast until 2029
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Capacity of floating offshore wind energy worldwide in 2023, with a forecast until 2029
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US Department of Energy. (August 16, 2024). Capacity of floating offshore wind energy worldwide in 2023, with a forecast until 2029 (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 23, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1418625/global-floating-offshore-wind-power-capacity-forecast/
US Department of Energy. "Capacity of floating offshore wind energy worldwide in 2023, with a forecast until 2029 (in megawatts)." Chart. August 16, 2024. Statista. Accessed February 23, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1418625/global-floating-offshore-wind-power-capacity-forecast/
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