Global Floating Wind Power Market Size By Water Depth (Shallow water, Transitional Water), By Turbine Capacity (Up to 3 MW, 3 MW – 5 MW), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Published Date: July - 2024 | Publisher: MIR | No of Pages: 320 | Industry: latest updates trending Report | Format: Report available in PDF / Excel Format

View Details Buy Now 2890 Download Sample Ask for Discount Request Customization

Floating Wind Power Market Size And Forecast

Floating Wind Power Market size was valued at USD 2.81 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 67.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 42.4% from 2023 to 2030.

In ocean waters where fixed foundations are impractical due to the deep water, floating structures are used to mount floating wind power. The generation of offshore wind helps the vast majority of countries worldwide reach their objective of using renewable energy. The market for floating wind energy is being driven by the adoption of renewable energy sources and rising energy demand. In the study on the global floating wind power industry, the market is in-depth examined. The research examines key market segments, trends, drivers, restraints, the competitive landscape, and other important variables.

Global Floating Wind Power Market Definition

Hey, you know how wind energy is becoming a bigger deal? It's because the wind is stronger out on the ocean! Before, we were stuck because wind turbines needed fixed structures, so we couldn't put them in really deep water or places with tricky seabeds. But now, with these cool floating platforms that are anchored down with flexible stuff like chains and steel cables, we can build wind farms practically anywhere! And let's face it, building a green and sustainable planet is what we really need to focus on these days. Renewable energy is key to that, so everyone's putting in a ton of work to make it even better.

So, what gives us hope for a greener future? It's all the cool new tech popping up! In this article, we're diving into one of the most promising onesfloating sea wind energy. This is a big deal! Wind energy, especially when harvested offshore where winds are stronger and more consistent (fewer trees and buildings in the way!), is a renewable energy source that's crucial for cutting down on carbon emissions. Think of it as a strategic win-win – good for both the economy and the environment. What makes floating wind farms so special? They open up all sorts of new options because they're built on floating platforms instead of being stuck to the seabed.

Enabling the installation of wind turbines in larger, deeper offshore areas with greater wind potential, essentially opens the door to locations further offshore. Thus, a barrier to supplying a source of clean, endless, and non-polluting energy is removed. The potential minimal environmental effect and ease of production and installation of floating wind energy are two benefits. The floating turbines and platforms can be produced and installed on land and then towed to the offshore installation location. Additionally, as was already said, they can benefit from the powerful winds that are blowing in the deeper locations, which increases energy efficiency.

Global Floating Wind Power Market Overview

As opposed to onshore wind farms, floating wind farms don’t require land for installation. Bird deaths are decreased by floating turbines because they may more readily avoid migratory flight lines and breeding and feeding sites. The offshore wind that floats has the potential to spark a green revolution. The four main categories of floating wind foundations are barge, semi-submersible, tension-leg platform (TLP), and deep-water floating spar. Desalination of seawater, decarbonizing energy-intensive extraction sectors, and electrolysis to produce clean hydrogen fuel are a few examples of how fuel is added to maintain environmental balance.

With the use of subsea cables, floating offshore wind requires less setup time and produces more electricity. With the highest wind flow, floating wind farms can resist challenging meteorological conditions. These operational benefits fuel the market. Emerging and developing countries are turning to renewable energy sources as a way to combat rising carbon emissions brought on by expanding energy demand. The growth of wind farms is a result of renewable energy sources like solar and wind having a greater impact on reducing carbon emissions.

Offshore wind farms? They're not just a dream anymore! New tech is making them happen. And all this talk about renewable energy? It's really giving a boost to the market for floating wind farms. Wind energy is seriously taking off as the renewable source that's growing the quickest, and it's way cleaner, producing the least pollution and carbon emissions. Building and running these wind farms, plus generating and sending that power out? It's a huge draw for folks investing in the energy world. Now, let's be realthat high upfront cost can be a bit of a roadblock to the market's growth. And don't forget, hooking those power lines up to the grid and keeping them running can get pretty pricey too.

It is difficult to construct a sturdy and secure wind farm on water that is deeper than 200 feet (60m). Floating wind turbines are starting to provide solutions to these problems. Industry expansion is hampered by the construction of floating wind farms and pricey research. Wind turbines can sustain damage from wave action, strong storms, and hurricanes. The initial expense of pre-development of wind farms, legal approval, technical considerations, engineering activities, and comparable other criteria add gasoline to the fire that limits the development of floating wind turbines.

Global Floating Wind Power MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Floating Wind Power Market is segmented on the basis of Water Depth, Turbine Capacity, And Geography

Floating Wind Power Market, By Water Depth

  • Shallow Water
  • Transitional Water
  • Deep Water

Okay, so the wind energy market is broken down by how deep the water is – you've got Shallow, Transitional, and Deep Water. And get this, Deep Water is where things are really expected to take off! That's because putting floating wind farms way out in the deep has some serious advantages. Think higher wind speeds and nothing blocking the breeze – perfect for grabbing a ton of energy. Plus, these floating foundations could be a game-changer for countries with a small continental shelf, opening up tons of new spots for wind farms. All that's fueling the demand for floating wind power big time.

Floating Wind Power Market, By Turbine Capacity

  • Up to 3 MW
  • 3 MW – 5 MW
  • Above 5 MW

Okay, so when it comes to how powerful these wind turbines are, the market breaks down into a few categoriesturbines up to 3 MW, those in the 3 MW – 5 MW range, and the real giants above 5 MW. We're expecting the "above 5 MW" bunch to grow the fastest over the next few years. After all, deciding to build a wind farm really comes down to figuring out how much electricity you'll get and whether you have the cash. A big wind farm looks like a good investment because, although they require a sizable initial expenditure, taking the potential returns into account is essential. It seems like most of the newer wind farms being approved are those beefy ones above 5 MW, so that part of the market is taking up a bigger piece of the pie.

Floating Wind Power Market, By Geography

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa

Let's take a look around the world! Region by region, the global floating wind power market breaks down into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Right now, Europe's leading the pack with the biggest slice of the market and is predicted to keep growing fast. And get thisthe UK is poised for some serious growth, since they're now home to the world's biggest offshore floating wind farm. Don't count out China either – they're coming up fast with a ton of projects in the pipeline and could soon be the top dog. A bunch of European countries are really pushing the envelope on wind energy, setting the standard for everyone else. That means we're likely to see a big jump in demand for floating wind farms across the region.

Key Players

The “Global Floating Wind Power Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A., MHI Vestas, FlowOcean, Engie Energy, ABB Ltd., General Electric, Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Co., Nordex SE, GoldWind, Envision Energy, Suzlon Energy Limited, Hitachi Ltd.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

  • July 2021Along with Stiesdal Offshore Technologies and other business partners, Siemens Gamesa announced their collaboration in the new Tetra Spar Demonstration Project. The project might lower the price of offshore wind electricity that is floating.
  • June 2020The 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm has placed a new order with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for 100 of its SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines. It can be discovered in the UK. More than 1.2 million households will be able to use the electricity generated by the project.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Global Floating Wind Power Market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

The image provided would further help to get information about Porter’s five forces framework providing a blueprint for understanding the behavior of competitors and a player’s strategic positioning in the respective industry. The porter’s five forces model can be used to assess the competitive landscape in Global Floating Wind Power Market gauge the attractiveness of a certain sector, and assess investment possibilities.

Report Scope

Report AttributesDetails
Study Period

2018-2030

Base Year

2021

Forecast Period

2023-2030

Historical Period

2018-2020

Unit

Value (USD Billion)

Key Companies Profiled

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A., MHI Vestas, FlowOcean, Engie Energy, ABB Ltd., General Electric, Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Co.

Segments Covered
  • By Water Depth
  • By Turbine Capacity
  • By Geography
Customization scope

Free report customization (equivalent to up to 4 analyst working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope

Top Trending Reports

Research Methodology of Market Research

Table of Content

To get a detailed Table of content/ Table of Figures/ Methodology Please contact our sales person at ( chris@marketinsightsresearch.com )

List Tables Figures

To get a detailed Table of content/ Table of Figures/ Methodology Please contact our sales person at ( chris@marketinsightsresearch.com )

FAQ'S

For a single, multi and corporate client license, the report will be available in PDF format. Sample report would be given you in excel format. For more questions please contact:

sales@marketinsightsresearch.com

Within 24 to 48 hrs.

You can contact Sales team (sales@marketinsightsresearch.com) and they will direct you on email

You can order a report by selecting payment methods, which is bank wire or online payment through any Debit/Credit card, Razor pay or PayPal.