2022年11月22日 · Offshore wind farms are hitting the headlines for their size and for gaining government backing across the globe. But there are still challenges to overcome.

2022年3月29日 · Companies are paying higher and higher prices for sites to install offshore wind farms. Energy firms and governments are looking to expand their global wind power portfolios as they move away from fossil fuels. China leads the world in combined offshore and onshore wind power, with more than a quarter of total global capacity.

2021年11月11日 · Wind turbines off the US coast have become artificial reefs, offering a new habitat for ocean life. But wind farms can have a negative effect on other wildlife, such as fish stocks and ocean birds. Collaborative, biodiversity-aware planning of projects will be key as offshore wind expands to meet net-zero climate targets.

2021年6月3日 · The US is set to power 10 million homes from a series of offshore wind farms. Global offshore wind has grown from 2.2 gigawatts in 2016 to 6.1 gigawatts in 2020. The UK has the most offshore wind capacity of any country. But unless current plans are immediately accelerated, the world will miss the target of net zero by 2050, says the Global Wind Energy …

2024年6月24日 · Offshore wind plays a vital role in addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, yet it has possible impacts on nature. The industry needs to understand its dependence and impact on nature across its entire value chain. China's offshore wind industry has made a lot of effort to reduce the industry's negative impacts on nature and …

2021年6月17日 · The offshore wind industry's annual installation targets are set to increase steeply from 2030. Rising to the challenge will require innovation and investment.

2020年8月12日 · The offshore wind energy sector is fast gaining momentum with policy targets, falling costs, smarter operations and more powerful wind turbines globally.

2021年2月17日 · The country that pioneered the world’s first offshore wind farm is now building an energy hub with the potential capacity to power 10 million homes.

2019年4月24日 · Offshore wind energy is one of the world’s most underused resources, with less than one-tenth of wind power based offshore. But the Global Wind Energy Council projects that by 2023 it will account for almost one-quarter of world wind generation. Three countries lead the way: the UK, Germany, and China.

2023年11月23日 · Swedish company Vattenfall estimates the costs of building an offshore wind farm have increased by up to 40% this year, making a planned 140-turbine offshore wind development in the North Sea unfeasible.