In 2018, Europe was the leading region in offshore wind capacity worldwide, with some 19 gigawatts installed. By 2050, Asia is expected to increase its current capacity to nearly 613 gigawatts of offshore wind energy.
Installed offshore wind capacity worldwide from 2018 to 2050, by region (in gigawatts)
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IRENA. (October 18, 2019). Installed offshore wind capacity worldwide from 2018 to 2050, by region (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 07, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1085660/offshore-wind-installed-capacity-projection-globally-by-region/
IRENA. "Installed offshore wind capacity worldwide from 2018 to 2050, by region (in gigawatts)." Chart. October 18, 2019. Statista. Accessed December 07, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1085660/offshore-wind-installed-capacity-projection-globally-by-region/
IRENA. (2019). Installed offshore wind capacity worldwide from 2018 to 2050, by region (in gigawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 07, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1085660/offshore-wind-installed-capacity-projection-globally-by-region/
IRENA. "Installed Offshore Wind Capacity Worldwide from 2018 to 2050, by Region (in Gigawatts)." Statista, Statista Inc., 18 Oct 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1085660/offshore-wind-installed-capacity-projection-globally-by-region/
IRENA, Installed offshore wind capacity worldwide from 2018 to 2050, by region (in gigawatts) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1085660/offshore-wind-installed-capacity-projection-globally-by-region/ (last visited December 07, 2023)
Installed offshore wind capacity worldwide from 2018 to 2050, by region (in gigawatts) [Graph], IRENA, October 18, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1085660/offshore-wind-installed-capacity-projection-globally-by-region/