World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO) figures show that 31 new offshore wind farms with a total capacity of 11GW were taken into operation in 2024.
This increased global offshore wind capacity to a total of 78.5GW, according to the Global Offshore Wind Report for 2024.
WFO’s managing director Gunnar Herzig said: “The year 2024 marks another significant milestone in the global offshore wind journey.”
“Despite the challenges the industry is currently facing – such as supply chain bottlenecks and higher capital costs – we see that the global offshore wind growth accelerated in comparison to the 9.8 GW installed in 2023.”
China continues to lead the sector, with an impressive 38GW of installed capacity, reaffirming its commitment to renewable energy.
Other countries are also ramping up their offshore wind capacities, signaling a broader shift toward diversified and resilient energy portfolios, according to the report.
Additionally, floating wind is gaining momentum: France commissioned its first floating offshore wind farm – Provence Grand Large (25MW).
Herzig added: “The industry’s spirit of ambition, innovation, and resilience persists.
“At WFO, we embody this spirit by sharing insights, addressing challenges, and developing practical solutions through our various committees.”
WFO will host its next Asia-Pacific Summit in Tokyo on July 2–3 and its third WFO Global Summit in Barcelona on January 20–21, 2026.
The full Global Offshore Wind Report 2024 can be downloaded for free on the WFO website: www.wfo-global.org.