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. Offshore wind is expected to fuel growth in the UK's renewable energy market, according to National Grid's latest Future Energy Scenarios 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 30 GW of offshore installations by 2030 and has boosted investor certainty. The report also predicts that onshore wind will continue its rapid growth, with a projected increase from just over 1 gigawatt (GW) this year to more than 3 GW next year.
Offshore wind is expected to fuel growth in the UK's renewable energy market, according to National Grid's latest Future Energy Scenarios 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 30 GW of offshore installations by 2030 and has boosted investor certainty. The report also predicts that onshore wind will continue its rapid growth, with a projected increase from just over 1 gigawatt (GW) this year to more than 3 GW next year.