Combined onshore and offshore wind power capacity in the United Kingdom surpassed 30 gigawatts in 2023. While onshore wind still makes up the largest share of wind capacity, offshore farms have seen a greater growth rate in the past decade. The British government aims to reach 40 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2030.
Onshore and offshore wind power capacity in the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2023
(in megawatts)
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GOV.UK. (July 31, 2024). Onshore and offshore wind power capacity in the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2023 (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/240205/uk-onshore-and-offshore-wind-power-capacity/
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Onshore and offshore wind power capacity in the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2023 (in megawatts) [Graph], GOV.UK, July 31, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/240205/uk-onshore-and-offshore-wind-power-capacity/
