List of offshore wind farms in the United Kingdom

This is a list of offshore wind farms within the national maritime boundaries of the United Kingdom.

In October 2023 the nameplate capacity of offshore wind farms in operation was approximately 14 GW, with a further 5 GW under construction. Contracts for difference for a further 9 GW have been awarded by the UK Government.

If all the proposed wind farms are developed, then in the 2030s the United Kingdom would have a nameplate capacity of 77GW.

Operational offshore wind farms
In October 2023, there were offshore wind farms consisting of 2,695 turbines with a combined capacity of 14,703 megawatts. Strike price based on £/MWh at 2012 prices.

Wind farms under construction
Offshore wind farms currently under construction (offshore), with a combined capacity in October 2023 of 5,202 MW. Strike price based on £/MWh at 2012 prices.

Pre-construction wind farms
Wind farms that have started onshore construction and have been awarded contracts under the UK Government's Contracts for Difference Round 3 (2019)/Round 4 (2022). Total capacity of 6,522 MW. Strike price based on £/MWh at 2012 prices.

Proposed wind farms - Contracts for Difference Round 3
This wind farm was proposed under the UK Government's Contracts for Difference Round 3 (2019), with a capacity of 12 MW. Strike price based on £/MWh at 2012 prices.

Proposed wind farms - Contracts for Difference Round 4
Wind farms proposed under the Round 4 (2022) CFD auction, with a combined capacity of 1,428 MW. Strike price based on £/MWh at 2012 prices.

Proposed wind farms - early planning
Wind farms that are in an exploratory phase and have not yet secured a Contract for Difference at auction.

Total capacities: England: 18,423 MW - Wales: 700 MW - Scotland: 30,326 MW

Decommissioned offshore wind farms
In October 2022, there was one offshore wind farm that had been decommissioned, consisting of 2 turbines with a combined capacity of 4MW.