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Offshore Wind Revolution: 100 GW Milestone Achieved

2026-02-22 • By Henrik Larsson

Offshore wind installations reach historic capacity levels.

Offshore wind energy has reached 100 gigawatts of cumulative capacity globally. Massive floating offshore platforms are enabling development in deep-water locations.

The Baltic Sea has become Europe's offshore wind hub. Modern turbines with 15+ megawatt capacity are becoming standard.

Specialized vessels and advanced materials are critical to installation. Costs have declined dramatically, making offshore wind cost-competitive.

Life cycle assessments show installations generate manufacturing energy equivalents within 6-8 months.