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Offshore wind can deliver greater energy security, stability, jobs, economic growth, and a positive impact on climate and nature

Energy independence
Stability
Jobs & economic growth
Climate and nature
How is Ørsted delivering?

Offshore wind: Delivering energy independence

Offshore wind can provide homegrown energy at gigawatt scale, delivering independence from imported fossil fuels, a greater degree of stability, thousands of jobs across the local and national economy, benefits for biodiversity – and of course, a massive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.




This technology can be the cornerstone of a renewables-based energy system, balancing supply with solar and onshore wind. Thanks to its scale and efficiency, offshore wind can help meet the growing need for electricity. Demand is expected to double between 2025 and 2050, thanks to the continuing electrification of industry and everyday life.

The task of generating energy is simply too important to rely on imported fuels. Offshore wind can deliver a central part of the alternative.

What offshore wind can deliver

West of Dunddon Sands offshore wind farm

+ Energy independence

Homegrown renewable energy offers a reliable supply of power, independent from imported fossil fuels. Offshore wind is the most reliable among them, on the biggest scale, with access to greater and more constant wind speeds at sea. Our 12 UK offshore wind farms already deliver 7 % of Britain’s electricity. That’s clean, reliable, and secure power made in the UK. Last year, more than 50 % of Britain’s electricity came from renewables. We need to increase our energy independence and security – and we can deliver it if we put offshore wind at the heart of the UK’s power system.

+ Stability

When power generation depends on imported fossil fuels, geopolitical events can lead to huge price fluctuations in energy prices. By contrast, renewables offer a reliable supply of domestically produced power, decoupled from the volatility of global energy prices. With greater and more constant windspeeds at sea, offshore wind is capable of generating enough energy to power millions of UK homes.

+ Jobs and economic growth

Offshore wind creates jobs – in construction, operations and maintenance. It also generates business for the supply chain. Here in the UK, we have directly placed major contracts with over 240 UK companies and nearly 60 of these suppliers have also supported our global portfolio. Our commitment to the UK supply chain is leading to technical innovation, job creation, exports, and local investment.

+ Climate and nature

Renewable energy is the best tool the world has for combatting the climate crisis. The scale and reliability of offshore wind make it the most important source of energy to meet the growing demand for carbon-free electricity. At Ørsted, we are committed to delivering the energy transition the right way – in balance with nature and people. Our ambition is that all our new renewable energy projects from 2030 deliver a net-positive biodiversity impact to help protect and enhance nature.


How is Ørsted delivering?

More than three decades at the forefront
Wind technicians building
We built the world’s first offshore wind farm in 1991, and drove forward the scale-up to gigawatt capacity
Building more than ever before
Construction partners Ørsted
We’re set to double our offshore wind capacity between 2025 and 2027
Largest operating offshore wind portfolio
Offshore wind turbine
This year, we reached more than 10 GW of installed offshore wind capacity across three continents
World-class renewable energy workforce
None of our achievements would be possible without our experienced and dedicated employees
Offshore wind at a crossroads report

How can offshore wind deliver on its potential?

Our report outlines forward-thinking policies and industry commitments that could unlock the potential of offshore wind to provide affordable, secure, clean energy, generating jobs and enhancing energy independence.

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