This article lists the largest offshore wind farms that are currently operational rated by nameplate capacity. It also lists the largest offshore wind farms currently under construction, the largest proposed offshore wind farms, and offshore wind farms with notability other than size.

As of 2022, Hornsea 2 in the United Kingdom is the largest offshore wind farm in the world at 1,386 MW.

Largest operational offshore wind farms

This is a list of offshore wind farms with at least 400 MW nameplate capacity that are currently operational. Wind farm LocationCoordinatesCapacity(MW) Turbines number Turbines model Commissioning dateRefsHornsea Project TwoUnited Kingdom1,386165 Siemens Gamesa 8.0-167 DD2022Hornsea Project OneUnited Kingdom1,218174 Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-154 2019SeagreenUnited Kingdom1,075114MHI Vestas V164-10 MW2023Moray EastUnited Kingdom950100MHI Vestas V164-9.5 MW2022Greater Changhua (1 & 2A)Taiwan900111 Siemens Gamesa 8.0-167 DD2024Moray WestUnited Kingdom88260Siemens Gamesa 14-222 DD2025Triton KnollUnited Kingdom85790MHI Vestas V164-9.5 MW2021Vineyard WindUnited States8046213.6 MW GE Haliade-X2026Hollandse Kust (Zuid) III & IVNetherlands77070Siemens Gamesa 11.0-200 DD2023Hollandse Kust (Zuid) I & IINetherlands75969Siemens Gamesa 11.0-200 DD2023Hollandse Kust NoordNetherlands75969Siemens Gamesa 11.0-200 DD2023Borssele I & IINetherlands75294 Siemens Gamesa 8MW2020Borssele III & IVNetherlands731.577 MHI Vestas V164-9.5 MW2021East Anglia ONEUnited Kingdom 714102 Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-1542020 Walney ExtensionUnited Kingdom 659 MHI-Vestas 8.25 MW Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-154 2018 YunlinTaiwan64080 Siemens Gamesa 8.0-167 DD2025 London Array United Kingdom 630 175 Siemens Gamesa SWT-3.6-120 2013 Wittrup, Sanne. First foundation Ing.dk, 8 March 2011. Accessed: 8 March 2011.Kriegers FlakDenmark60572Siemens Gamesa SWT-8.4-1672021 Gemini Wind Farm Netherlands 600 150 Siemens Gamesa SWT-4.0 2017 ChangfangTaiwan58962MHI Vestas V174-9.5 MW2024 Beatrice United Kingdom 588 84 Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-154 2019 Gode Wind (phases 1+2)Germany 582 97 Siemens Gamesa SWT-6.0-154 2017 Gwynt y Môr United Kingdom 576 160 Siemens Gamesa SWT-3.6-107 2015 Race BankUnited Kingdom 573 91 Siemens Gamesa SWT-6.0-154 2018 Greater Gabbard United Kingdom 504 140 Siemens Gamesa SWT-3.6-107 2012 Jiangsu Qidong H1+H2China50384Shanghai Electric2021CGN Shanwei Jiazi IChina 503 78 MySE6.45-1802022Jieyang Shenquan IIChina50234+16Shanghai Electric 2022Shandong Bozhong B2China501.5592023Shandong Bozhong AChina50160CSIC Haizhuang H220-8.352022Huadian Yangjiang Qingzhou IIIChina500.637+30MySE6.8-158MySE8.3-1802022CGN Shanwei HouhuChina500.591MingYang MySE5.5-1552021Guodian Xiangshan 1 phase 2China5004112 MW units2025Hohe SeeGermany49771 Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-1542019FécampFrance49771Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-1542024Saint-BrieucFrance49662Siemens Gamesa SG 8.0-167 DD2023Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind FarmFrance48080GE Haliade 150-6MW2022Germany47650MHI Vestas V174-9.5 MW2025Neart na GaoitheUnited Kingdom45054Siemens Gamesa 8.0-167 DD2025 2Germany45056 MHI Vestas V164-8.0 MW2019 Horns Rev 3 Denmark 407 49 MHI Vestas V164-8.3 MW 2019 "Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farm " Vattenfall, 27 June 2016. Accessed: 29 October 2016.CGN Shanwei Jiazi IIChina40362 MySE6.45-180 2022 Dudgeon United Kingdom 402 67 Siemens Gamesa SWT-6.0-154 2017 Veja Mate Germany 402 67 Siemens Gamesa SWT-6.0-154 2017 CGN Yangjiang Nanpeng IslandChina401.573 Mingyang MY-5.5 MW2020 Anholt Denmark 400 111 Siemens Gamesa SWT-3.6-120 2013 "VIPs cut ribbon at 400MW Anholt " Recharge News, 4 September 2013. Accessed: 4 September 2013.Jan Bjerre Lauridsen & Søren Andersen. "Queen says Good Wind to giant turbines " Berlingske, 4 September 2013. Accessed: 4 September 2013.Anholf Offshore wind farm in 4C Offshore Retrieved 2013-08-27 BARD Offshore 1 Germany 400 80 BARD 5.0MW 2013 Rösler eröffnet Offshore-Windpark Bard 1 Retrieved 2013-08-26German Federal Minister Inaugurates BARD Offshore 1 Retrieved 2013-08-26 Germany 400 80 Areva Multibrid M5000 5.0MW 2015 RampionUnited Kingdom 400 116 MHI Vestas V112-3.45 MW 2018 Binhai North H2China 400 100 Siemens Gamesa SWT-4.0-120 2018 CTGNE Yangjiang Shapa - phase IIChina40062Mingyang MySE6.45-1802021Rudong H6China400100 Siemens Gamesa SWT-4.0-1462021Rudong H10China400100 Siemens Gamesa SWT-4.0-1462021SPIC Rudong H7China400100Siemens Gamesa SWT-4.0-1462021SPIC Rudong H4China400100Siemens Gamesa SWT-4.0-1462021

Largest under construction This is a list of wind farms with a nameplate capacity of more than 400 MW currently under construction.

Wind farm LocationCoordinatesCapacity(MW) Turbines & model Completion OwnershipRefsHornsea 3United Kingdom2,900231 × Siemens Gamesa SG 14-236 DD2027ØrstedCoastal Virginia Offshore WindUnited States2,640176 × Siemens Gamesa 14-222 DD2027Dominion (50%), Stonepeak (50%)Baltica 2Poland1,498107 × Siemens Gamesa 14-2222027Ørsted, PGESofiaUnited Kingdom1,400100 × Siemens Gamesa 14 MW2026RWEEast Anglia ThreeUnited Kingdom1,33095 × Siemens Gamesa SG 14-236 DD2026Masdar, ScottishPower RenewablesDogger Bank AUnited Kingdom1,23595 × GE Haliade-X 13 MW2026SSE (40%), Equinor (40%), Vårgrønn (20%)Dogger Bank BUnited Kingdom1,23595 × GE Haliade-X 13 MW2026SSE (40%), Equinor (40%), Vårgrønn (20%) Dogger Bank CUnited Kingdom 1,218 87 × GE Haliade-X 14 MW 2027 SSE, Equinor, EniPoland1,14076 x Vestas V236-15.0 MW2026Orlen, Northland PowerInch CapeUnited Kingdom1,08072 × Vestas V236-15.0 MW2027ESB (50%), Red Rock Renewables (50%)Denmark1,08072 × Vestas V236-15.0 MW2027RWE, Norges Bank Investment ManagementHe DreihtGermany96064 × Vestas V236-15 MW2026EnBWSunrise WindUnited States92484 × Siemens Gamesa 11 MW2026ØrstedBorkum Riffgrund 3Germany91383 × Siemens Gamesa 11.0-200 DD2026ØrstedEmpire Wind 1United States81054 × Vestas V236-15 MW2027EquinorEcowendeNetherlands76052 × Vestas V236-15 MW2026Shell, Eneco, Chubu Electric PowerBałtyk 2Poland72050 × Siemens Gamesa SG 14-2362028Polenergia, Equinor Revolution WindUnited States70464 × Siemens Gamesa 11.0-200 DD2026Ørsted (50%), GIP/ Skyborn Renewables (50%)Hai Long 3Taiwan50436 × Siemens Gamesa 14-222 DD2027Mitsui, Yushan Energy, Gentari International Renewables, Northland PowerCalvadosFrance44864 × Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-1542027EDF, Skyborn Renewables

Largest proposed

The following table lists largest offshore wind farm areas (by nameplate capacity) that are only at a proposal stage, and have achieved at least some of the formal consents required before construction can begin.

Wind farmLocationCoordinatesCapacity(MW)Projected completion Consents RefsChaozhouChina43,300Projected to start work before 2025. Capacity refers to two projects.Sinan Korea OffshoreSouth Korea8,2002030Project approved in 2021. Estimated cost: €36 billion.Berwick BankUnited Kingdom4,1002027SSE merged Berwick Bank (2.3GW) and Marr Bank (1.85GW) into single project. Planning application will be sent to Scottish government in Spring 2022. Scottish Government consented project in July 2025. SSE missed AR6 due to consent delays.OssianUnited Kingdom3,600Consent application for a floating wind farm submitted in July 2024. East Anglia Hub (formerly Norfolk Bank)United Kingdom 3,1002026 ScottishPower Renewables merged East Anglia TWO (900 MW), East Anglia THREE (1,400 MW) and East Anglia ONE North (800MW) into single hub. Anticipated project start in 2022. Project completion anticipated in 2026. Med Wind Italy 2,8002030Floating offshore wind farm. Scoping procedure completed in 2021. Construction to start in 2025. Expected project completion in 2030.Hornsea Project FourUnited Kingdom2,600 Southwest Offshore South Korea 2,500 Phase 1 (60 MW), Phase 2 (400 MW), Phase 3 (2000 MW) Hornsea Project ThreeUnited Kingdom2,400Crown Estate Round 3SouthCoast WindUnited States2,400 in two phasesTBABOEMWilmington East & Wilmington West Wind FarmUnited States2,250TotalEnergy Renewables USA Formosa IIITaiwan 2,000 Undergoing environmental impact assessment and approvals which are expected to be completed between 2021 and 2025.IJmuiden Ver AlphaNetherlands2,0002029IJmuiden Ver BetaNetherlands2,0002029IJmuiden Ver GammaNetherlands2,000OWF Bałtyk IPoland1,560Connection to national grid approved in 2021Atlantic ShoresUnited States1,5102028NJBPUNorfolk Vanguard EastUnited Kingdom1,400Planning consent granted on 11 February 2022. Offshore works expected to begin in 2025. Will use V236-15 MW turbines.Norfolk Vanguard WestUnited Kingdom1,400Will use V236-15 MW turbines Offshore works are expected to begin in 2025.Norfolk BoreasUnited Kingdom1,400Planning Consent Granted on 10 December 2021. RWE restarted project in December 2023. Offshore works are expected to begin in 2025. Will use V236-15 MW turbinesRampion 2United Kingdom1,200Concept/early planning. Planning application expected 2022.Beacon WindUnited States1,2302028NYSERDAStorgrundetSweden1,000Environmental permit granted in September 2023 to Skyborn RenewablesNordlicht IGermany9802027VattenfallSkipjackUnited States9662027ØrstedHe DreihtGermany9602025Aug 28, 2024: All 64 foundations installed GennakerGermany9272026Skyborn RenewablesPark City WindUnited States8042025Connecticut DEEPMeet New England Wind 1, formally known as Park City WindKitty Hawk WindUnited States8002026800 MW in Phase 1, proposed total of 2500 MW BOEMHollandse Kust (West) VIINetherlands7502026RWEOWF Bałtyk IIPoland7202026Construction anticipated in 2025/2026OWF Bałtyk IIIPoland7202026Construction anticipated in 2025/2026Baltic Sea Energy Island ILithuania7002028Expected to be finished by 2028. Several investors who submitted bids are currently under evaluation by Lithuanian government.Šaltiniai: „Orlen“ dalyvauja vėjo parko Baltijos jūroje konkurseBaltijos jūros dugno tyrimai: teritorija tinkama vystyti jūrinio vėjo elektrinių parkąVėjo parko Baltijos jūroje projektasLithuania unveils plans for another Baltic Sea wind farmBaltic Sea Energy Island IILithuania7002030Expected to be finished by 2030 after first wind park completed„Ignitis grupė“ ir „Ocean Winds“ jūrinio vėjo konkurso laimėtojais turėtų būti paskelbti rugsėjįNoirmoutierFrance4882025Delivery and commissioning expected for 2025. Project will consist of 61 Siemens Gamesa 8.0-167 DD.

Largest cancelled wind farms Ocean Wind 1United States1,1002024NJBPUOcean Wind 2United States1,1482027NJBPU

Other notable offshore wind farms

Wind farm Country Coordinates Year NotabilityRefs Vindeby Denmark 1991 First offshore wind farm; 11 × Bonus 450 kW. Decommissioned in 2017. Operational offshore wind farms in Europe, end 2009 EWEA. Retrieved: 23 October 2010.Christensen, Allan S. & Madsen, Morten. Supply Chain study on the Danish offshore wind industry page 33-42 Offshore Center Denmark, 29. August 2005. Retrieved: 23 October 2010.Stenstrop, Georg. Vindeby Kulturarv. Retrieved: 1 September 2010.Prinds, Karsten. "Where offshore wind was invented" . OceanWise, 2011 Beatrice United Kingdom 2007 Deepest fixed-foundation at 45-metre water depth. 2 × Senvion 5 MW prototype turbines Sharp, Stephen. Scotland shares excellence in renewable energy at World Investment Congress Scottish Enterprise, 15 June 2007. Retrieved: 18 October 2010. "subsea jacket structure which enables the turbines to sit in 45m of water" .. "deepest water depth"Kempton et al. Supporting Information page 3 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 14 August 2009. Retrieved: 17 October 2010. Yttre Stengrund Sweden 2001 First offshore wind farm to be decommissioned (in November 2015) FryslânNetherlands2021Largest freshwater wind farm with a total capacity of 382.7 MW Hywind Norway 2009 First full-scale, deep-water floating turbine: Siemens 2.3 MW turbine in 220 meter-deep water Hywind Scotland United Kingdom 2017 First full-scale, deep-water floating wind farm, at 30 MW capacity Hywind TampenNorway2022Currently the largest deep-water floating wind farm with 88 MW capacity. Built specifically to power offshore oil and gas platforms.

See also

Jackup rig