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

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

Wind energy has grown recently because wind energy is more powerful in the ocean than on land. Prior to the invention of floating structures, they could not be erected in particularly deep or complicated seabed locations since they were dependent on fixed structures. Wind farms can now be built on these platforms, which are secured to the sea floor using flexible anchors, chains, or steel cables. Creating a green and sustainable planet is the fundamental task facing humanity today. Renewable energy sources will be essential to achieving this, and there is a lot of effort being made to develop in this field.

Optimism is sparked by advancements, and in this piece, we’ll concentrate on one of themfloating sea wind energy, one of the derivatives with the most potential. By harvesting wind energy offshore, where there are fewer obstructions and it can move at a greater and more steady pace, wind energy power is a renewable source that will be essential to the decarbonization process due to its great renewable, renewable energy source. It is one potential and strategic added value on both a socioeconomic and environmental level. Floating production wind offers new possibilities and alternatives because it relies on floating rather than permanent structures.

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 are becoming a reality thanks to advancements in technology. Consequently, the market for floating wind farms has been fueled by sources of renewable energy. Wind energy is the renewable energy source with the fastest rate of expansion and the least amount of pollutants and carbon emissions. The construction and management of wind farms as well as the generation and distribution of power from wind energy encourage investment in the energy industry. The high initial cost may limit the market expansion of floating wind power. Installing and maintaining the power connections that deliver electricity back to the grid can be expensive.

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

Based on Water Depth, The market is segmented into Shallow water, Transitional Water, and Deep Water. The Deep Water segment is estimated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Due to the enormous benefits of installing floating wind farms in deep water. The possibility of gathering wind energy is increased by the higher wind speeds and lack of impediments in deep waters, which are major benefits of this sort of installation. Floating foundations are thought to open doors to new opportunities for the large-scale deployment of wind farms in some nations with a short continental shelf, hence driving the demand for floating wind power.

Floating Wind Power Market, By Turbine Capacity

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

Based on Turbine Capacity, The market is segmented into Up to 3 MW, 3 MW – 5 MW, and Above 5 MW. The above 5 MW segment is estimated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The quantity of expected electricity and the availability of money are typically factors in determining when wind farms are installed. A larger wind farm is seen as a real investment when taking prospective returns into account because a wind farm demands a sizable initial expenditure. According to this pattern, the most recent wind farms with development approval have a capacity greater than 5 MW. This market segment consequently has a higher market share.

Floating Wind Power Market, By Geography

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

Based on Regional Analysis, The Global Floating Wind Power Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The Europe region has the greatest market share and is expected to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period. On the other side, the UK is expected to experience tremendous growth as it is now the site of the largest offshore floating wind farm in the world. China will soon overtake all other countries as the dominant power. It currently has a number of forthcoming and ongoing initiatives planned for the future. Several nations in Europe are regarded as setting the global standard for the production and use of wind energy. As a result, the need for floating wind farms in this region would increase.

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

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