General
Will the cumulative capacity of offshore wind power globally (2027–2030) exceed 150 GW?
An energy prediction on the rapid expansion of offshore wind deployment, a key pillar of the energy transition.
Yes 87%Maybe 5%No 8%
63 total votes
Analysis
Offshore Wind's Surge
Global installed offshore wind capacity stood near 90 GW in late 2025 (GWEC, simulated late 2025 context). The market is experiencing massive growth, led primarily by China, and rapidly accelerating in Europe and the US. IEA and GWEC projections are highly bullish, with the total cumulative capacity expected to reach well over 200 GW by the end of 2030. The strong 'Yes' vote, at 85%, reflects the high certainty that, given the current project pipelines, government targets, and decreasing costs, the global cumulative capacity will easily exceed 150 GW across the 2027–2030 window.