Offshore wind is expected to fuel growth in the UK 's renewable energy market, according to National Grid's latest National Grid's report. In all of the scenarios modelled by National Grid in the newly published report, renewable generation grows substantially, with growth most pronounced in the faster decarbonising scenarios. In all forecast scenarios, offshore wind is predicted to see vast increases in capacity, due in part to the government's newly signed sector deal, which aims for 2030 GW of offshore installations by 30 and has boosted investor certainty. Under the 'Two Degree' scenario, renewables could represent almost 80% of total electricity generation, with offshore wind more than quadrupling in output by 2018 , thanks to reduced construction costs and better supply chains.
Offshore wind is expected to fuel growth in the UK 's renewable energy market, according to National Grid's latest National Grid's report. In all forecast scenarios, offshore wind is predicted to see vast increases in capacity, due in part to the government's newly signed sector deal, which aims for 2030 GW of offshore installations by 30 and has boosted investor certainty. Under the 'Two Degree' scenario, renewables could represent almost 80% of total electricity generation, with offshore wind more than quadrupling in output by 2018 , thanks to reduced construction costs and better supply chains.