The Anonymous Widower

UK Offshore Wind In 2030 – Calculated May 2026

The next general election is likely to be held in 2029, so how much wind energy will be added during the next Parliament?

The Current Position

The Wikipedia entry for the list of operational wind farms in the UK, says this.

In July 2025, there were offshore wind farms consisting of 2,809 turbines with a combined capacity of 16,035 megawatts.

Due To Be Commissioned In 2026

It would appear these wind farms will come on-line in 2026.

• Doggerbank A – 1235 MW – Fixed
• Sofia – 1400 MW – Fixed

This would add 2635 MW to give a total of 18,670 MW.

Due To Be Commissioned In 2027

It would appear these wind farms will come on-line in 2027.

• Doggerbank B – 1235 MW – Fixed
• Doggerbank C – 1218 MW – Fixed
• East Anglia 1 North – 800 MW – Fixed
• East Anglia 2 – 900 MW – Fixed
• East Anglia 3 – 1372 MW – Fixed
• Hornsea 3 – 2852 MW – Fixed
• Llŷr 1 – 100 MW – Floating
• Llŷr 2 – 100 MW – Floating
• Norfolk Boreas – 1380 MW – Fixed
• Pentland – 100 MW – Floating
• Whitecross – 100 MW – Floating

This would add 10157 MW to give a total of 28,827 MW.

Due To Be Commissioned In 2028

It would appear these wind farms will come on-line in 2028.

• Morecambe – 480 MW – Fixed

This would add 480 MW to give a total of 29,307 MW.

Due To Be Commissioned In 2029

It would appear these wind farms will come on-line in 2029.

• West Of Orkney – 2000 MW – Fixed

This would add 2000 MW to give a total of 31,307 MW.

Due To Be Commissioned In 2030

It would appear these wind farms will come on-line in 2030.

• Ramplion 2 Extension – 1200 MW – Fixed
• Norfolk Vanguard East – 1380 MW – Fixed
• Norfolk Vanguard West – 1380 MW – Fixed
• Awel y Môr – 1100 MW – Fixed
• Berwick Bank – 4100 MW – Fixed
• Outer Dowsing – 1500 MW – Fixed
• Caledonia – 2000 MW – Fixed
• N3 Project – 495 MW – Fixed/Floating

This would add 14,155 MW to give a total of 45.462 MW.

Due To Be Commissioned In 2031

It would appear these wind farms will come on-line in 2031.

• Awel y Môr – 775 MW – Fixed
• Berwick Bank – 1380 MW – Fixed
• Dogger Bank SE – 1500 MW – Fixed
• Dogger Bank SW – 1500 MW – Fixed
• Spiorad na Mara – 840 MW – Mixed

This would add 5,995 MW to give a total of 51,457 MW.

Capacity Summary

• 2025 – None – 16,035 MW
• 2026 – 2635 MW – 18,670 MW
• 2027 – 10157 MW – 28,827 MW
• 2028 – 480 MW – 29,307 MW
• 2029 – 2000 MW – 31,307 MW
• 2030 – 14155 MW – 45.462 MW
• 2031 – 5,995 MW – 51,457 MW

We’re still be adding capacity into the 2030s.

May 14, 2026 - Posted by AnonW | Uncategorized | Offshore Wind Power, Wind Power