Offshore wind operational report

December 31, 2017

Welcome to our 2017 Offshore Wind Operational Report, an annual publication summarising progress in the development of the UK’s offshore wind resources. With 361 large offshore wind farms already contributing on average 6% of the nation’s electricity demand, the sector is on track to becoming a vital source of power generation for the country. As The Crown Estate, we manage the seabed around England, Wales, and Northern Ireland2 out to international borders. These waters harbor some of the best wind resources worldwide, alongside the infrastructure of ports, transmission grids, a diverse supply chain, and a skilled labor force.

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