The Anonymous Widower

UK Offshore Wind In 2030 – Calculated June 2026

The next general election is likely to be held in 2029, so how much wind energy will be added before 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.

• Dogger Bank A – 1235 MW – Fixed
• Sofia – 1400 MW – Fixed

This would add 2 wind farms and 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.

• Dogger Bank B – 1235 MW – Fixed
• Dogger Bank 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
• Inch Cape – 1080 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 12 wind farms and 11237 MW to give a total of 29,907 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 1 wind farm and 480 MW to give a total of 30,387 MW.

Due To Be Commissioned In 2029

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

• Mona – 1500 MW -Fixed
• West Of Orkney – 2000 MW – Fixed

This would add 2 wind farms and 3500 MW to give a total of 33,887 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
• North Falls – 504 MW – Fixed

This would add 9 wind farms and 13,659 MW to give a total of 47,656 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 SW – 1500 MW – Fixed
• Morven Phase 1 – 1500 MW – Fixed
• Spiorad na Mara – 840 MW – Mixed

This would add 5 wind farms and 5,995 MW to give a total of 53,651 MW.

Due To Be Commissioned In 2032

It would appear these wind farms will come on-line in 2032.

• Caledonia – 2000 MW – Fixed
• Dogger Bank SE – 1500 MW – Fixed
• Seagreen Phase 1A – 500 MW – Fixed

This would add 3 wind farms and 4,000 MW to give a total of 57,651 MW.

Due To Be Commissioned In 2033

It would appear these wind farms will come on-line in 2033.

• Ayre 1008 MW – Fixed
• Bowdun – 1008 MW – Fixed
• Buchan – 960 MW – Floating
• Morven Phase 2 – 1500 MW – Fixed

This would add 4 wind farms and 4,476 MW to give a total of 62,017 MW.

Due To Be Commissioned In 2035

It would appear these wind farms will come on-line in 2035.

• Dogger Bank D – 1320 MW – Fixed
• Mooir Vannin – 1400 MW -Fixed

This would add 2 wind farms and 2,720 MW to give a total of 64,737 MW.

Due To Be Commissioned In 2036

It would appear these wind farms will come on-line in 2036.

• Havbredey – 1,500 MW – Fixed

This would add 1 wind farm and 1,500 MW to give a total of 66,347 MW.

Capacity Summary

• 2025 – None – 16,035 MW
• 2026 – 2635 MW – 18,670 MW
• 2027 – 11237 MW – 29,907 MW
• 2028 – 480 MW – 30,387 MW
• 2029 – 3500 MW – 33,887 MW
• 2030 – 13,659 MW – 47.656 MW
• 2031 – 5,995 MW – 53,651 MW
• 2032 – 4,000 MW – 57,651 MW
• 2033 – 4,476 MW – 62,127 MW
• 2034 – None – 62,127 MW
• 2035 – 2,720 MW – 64,847 MW
• 2036 – 1,500 MW – 66,347 MW

Note.

1. The first figure is my estimate of what will be added in the year.
2. The second figure is my estimate of what will be the total at the end of the year.
3. Currently, we’re generating and importing a total of 29.33 GW.

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

The Average Size Of A Wind Farm

This is 1.26 GW.

 

 

 

May 14, 2026 - Posted by AnonW | Energy | Awel y Môr Winf Farm, Ayre Wind Farm, Berwick Bank Wind Farm, Bowdun Wind Farm, Buchan Wind Farm, Caledonia Wind Farm, Dogger Bank South Wind Farm, Havbredey Wind Farm, Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm, Offshore Wind Power, Spiorad na Mara Wind Farm, Wind Power