The UK is the world leader in offshore wind, with more capacity installed than any other country. Offshore wind was responsible for c. 5% of the UK electricity generation mix in 2016 and has become an increasing portion of the UK energy mix in recent years. Due to the shallow continental shelf and regular, predictable wind speeds, it is likely to be an increasingly important contributor to UK electricity. Wind speeds are higher and more predictable offshore than onshore and there is less public opposition as offshore wind developments have less visual and noise impacts compared with onshore wind projects. However, offshore projects typically incur higher costs to develop, build and operate offshore projects. Find out what it takes to build an offshore wind farm at: this link.
Country: United Kingdom
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