Offshore wind energy 2021 mid-year statistics

Europe connected 1.3 GW (166 turbines) to the grid in the first half of 2021. The installations took place in the UK, Denmark and Netherlands, all in the North Sea. Eight wind farms were under construction (once completed they will represent 5.4 GW). Five wind farms connected turbines, two are now fully commissioned. 2.6 GW of new offshore capacity were financed for a total €7.4bn in the first 6 months of the year.