Infographic: European Offshore Wind Trends and Statistics in 2016

WindEurope has created an infographic which details the latest trends and developments within the offshore wind industry in Europe in the first half of 2016.

The infographic is a visual representation of some of the findings WindEurope published recently in a report titled ‘The European offshore wind industry, Key trends and statistics 1st half 2016.’

According to the report, Europe’s offshore wind industry attracted a record EUR 14 billion in new investments during the first six months of 2016, with seven projects with a combined capacity of 3.7GW reaching final investment decision during this period.

The volume of new grid-connected installations in the first half of 2016 was 511 MW, 78% down on the same period in 2015. Europe fully grid connected 114 commercial offshore wind turbines in four wind farms: Westermeerwind (NED), Gemini (NED), Gode Wind I (GE), Gode Wind II (GE).

Overall, 13 commercial wind farms were under construction during the period which once completed will have a total capacity of over 4.2 GW.

Total installed offshore wind capacity in Europe now stands at 11,538 MW across 82 wind farms in 11 countries.