The offshore offshore wind industry 's aim to have 30 GW offshore wind capacity by 2030 gained a boost after the Crown Estate , which manages offshore , Wales and Northern Ireland 's seabeds , announced a potential investment round of 6 GW . The proposal forms part of the first stage of engagement on the project , during which existing and new stakeholders can identify and propose areas for offshore projects . A second engagement stage is scheduled for autumn , potentially followed by the actual leasing in early 2020 .
The UK offshore wind industry's aim to have 30 GW offshore wind capacity by 2030 gained a boost after the Crown Estate, which manages England, Wales and Northern Ireland's seabeds, announced a potential leasing round of 6 GW. The proposal forms part of the first stage of engagement on the leasing, during which existing and new developers can identify and propose areas for offshore projects. A second engagement stage is scheduled for autumn, potentially followed by the actual leasing in early 2019.