The global pipeline of offshore wind projects has almost doubled over the past 12 months, from 429 GW of capacity a year ago to 846 GW today, according to RenewableUK’s June 21 EnergyPulse market intelligence data report. The pipeline includes projects at every stage of development: operational, under construction, consented or planned. China has the biggest offshore wind project pipeline at 98 GW, the UK is in second place at 91 GW (up from 55 GW a year ago) and the US is third with 80 GW. Germany is fourth at 57 GW. Other countries with major pipelines include Brazil, Sweden, Ireland, Vietnam and South Korea.— RenewableUK
