In 2023, the global floating offshore wind projects capacity surpassed 100 gigawatts. From those, operating projects accounted to only 231 megawatts, with the majority of projects located in Europe. Meanwhile, projects under construction stood at 233 megawatts, whereas projects in the permitting stage reached 9.5 gigawatts.
Capacity of floating offshore wind energy projects worldwide as of 2023, by region and stage
(in megawatts)
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US Department of Energy. (August 16, 2024). Capacity of floating offshore wind energy projects worldwide as of 2023, by region and stage (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419142/global-floating-offshore-wind-projects-by-region-stage/
US Department of Energy. "Capacity of floating offshore wind energy projects worldwide as of 2023, by region and stage (in megawatts)." Chart. August 16, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419142/global-floating-offshore-wind-projects-by-region-stage/
US Department of Energy. (2024). Capacity of floating offshore wind energy projects worldwide as of 2023, by region and stage (in megawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419142/global-floating-offshore-wind-projects-by-region-stage/
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US Department of Energy, Capacity of floating offshore wind energy projects worldwide as of 2023, by region and stage (in megawatts) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419142/global-floating-offshore-wind-projects-by-region-stage/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Capacity of floating offshore wind energy projects worldwide as of 2023, by region and stage (in megawatts) [Graph], US Department of Energy, August 16, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419142/global-floating-offshore-wind-projects-by-region-stage/
