Offshore statistics 1st half 2010

The European offshore wind industry - key trends and statistics

In the first six months of 2010, 118 offshore wind turbines were fully grid connected totalling 333 MW.This takes the total installed offshore wind power capacity to 2,396 MW as of 30 June 2010. Overall 16 offshore wind farms totalling 3,972 MW were under construction.

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Offshore statistics 2009

The European offshore wind industry - key trends and statistics

In 2009, a total of eight new wind farms consisting of 199 offshore wind turbines, with a combined power generating capacity of 577 MW, were connected to the grid in Europe. This represents a growth rate of 54% compared to the 373 MW installed during 2008. For 2010, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) expects the completion of 10 additional European offshore wind farms, adding 1,000 MW and equivalent to market growth of 75% compared to 2009. Offshore wind power is vital for Europe’s future.

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Europe's Offshore Wind Power Project Pipeline (February 2010)

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