US offshore wind pipeline hits 51.4GW

The US offshore wind industry has projects totalling 51.4GW in its development pipeline, according to research published today.

The American Clean Power Association has reported that projects totalling 33.9GW are in early development and 16.6GW are in advanced development, with 938MW under construction. Of this capacity, 84% (43.1GW) is in east coast projects and 16% (8.3GW) is off the west coast.

It also said ten US states have set targets totalling 81GW for offshore wind; and that the supply chain is developing, with 14 facilities focused on the offshore wind sector either announced or under construction.

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