Offshore the Dominant Source of Power Generation in the UK Wind Power Market in 2021 | Globaldata Plc

In the United Kingdom, the wind power capacity installation was 25,727.86 MW in 2021


LONDON, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The wind power capacity installation in the UK wind power market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 9% during the forecast period. The offshore wind installations dominated the UK power market in terms of power generation. In 2021, the wind power market recorded a total number of 55 deals (including partnership deals) out of which, asset transactions were the highest. Some of the upcoming projects in the UK wind power market are Sofia Offshore Wind Farm with an estimated capacity of 1,400 MW and Hornsea Project Two, with an estimated capacity of 1,386 MW among others.

The UK Wind Power Market Research Report 2021-2035 offered by GlobalData Plc provides comprehensive information and understanding of the wind power market in the United Kingdom. The report discusses the renewable power market in the country and provides forecasts up to 2035. It highlights installed capacity and power generation trends from 2010 to 2035 in the country's wind power market. Detailed coverage of the renewable energy policy framework governing the market is also provided in the report. The report also provides company snapshots of some of the major market participants.

UK Wind Power Market Outlook

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UK Wind Power Market Segmentation by Power Generation Type

  • Offshore Wind
  • Onshore Wind

UK Wind Power Market Analysis by Power Generation Type

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UK Wind Power Market Segmentation by Deal Type

  • Asset Transactions
  • Partnerships
  • Acquisition
  • Debt Offerings
  • Equity Offerings
  • Merger

UK Wind Power Market Analysis by Deal Type

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Major Offshore Active Wind Power Plants in the UK

  • Hornsea Project One
  • London Array
  • East Anglia ONE Offshore ScottishPower
  • Walney Extension
  • Beatrice
  • Gwynt y Mor
  • Race Bank
  • Greater Gabbard
  • Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
  • Rampion

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Major Onshore Active Wind Power Plants in the UK

  • Whitelee Wind Farm
  • Arecleoch
  • Clyde
  • Pen Y Cymoedd
  • Stronelairg Wind Farm
  • Aikengall Wind Farm
  • Black Law
  • Dorenell Wind Farm
  • Clyde Extension
  • Griffin Wind Farm

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Leading Companies in the UK Wind Power Market

  • The Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd
  • Good Energy Group Plc
  • Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd
  • Greencoat UK Wind PLC
  • E.ON UK Plc

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UK Wind Power Market Overview

Wind Power Capacity Installation 202125,727.86 MW
CAGR>9%
Forecast Period2021- 2035
Key Power Generation TypesOffshore and Onshore
Key Deal TypesAsset Transactions, Partnerships, Acquisition,
Debt Offerings, Equity Offerings, and Merger
Major Offshore PlantsHornsea Project One, London Array, East Anglia ONE Offshore ScottishPower, Walney Extension, Beatrice, Gwynt y Mor, Race Bank, Greater Gabbard, Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm, and Rampion
Major Onshore PlantsWhitelee Wind Farm, Arecleoch, Clyde, Pen Y Cymoedd, Stronelairg Wind Farm, Aikengall Wind Farm, Black Law, Dorenell Wind Farm, Clyde Extension, and Griffin Wind Farm
Leading CompaniesThe Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd, Good Energy Group Plc, Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd, Greencoat UK Wind PLC, and E.ON UK Plc

UK Wind Power Market Report Scope

The report analyses United Kingdom's wind power market. The scope of the research includes –

  • A brief introduction to global carbon emissions and global primary energy consumption.
  • An overview of the country’s renewable power market, highlighting installed capacity trends (2010-2035), generation trends (2010-2035) and installed capacity split by various renewable power sources.
  • Detailed overview of the country’s wind power market with installed capacity and generation trends and major active and upcoming wind power projects.
  • Deal analysis of the country’s wind power market.
  • Key policies and regulatory frameworks supporting the development of wind power sources.
  • Snapshots of some of the major market participants in the country.

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  • Identify key growth and investment opportunities in the country’s wind power market.
  • Facilitate decision-making based on strong historic and forecast data for the wind power market.
  • Position yourself to gain the maximum advantage of the industry’s growth potential.
  • Develop strategies based on the latest regulatory events.
  • Identify key partners and business development avenues.
  • Understand and respond to your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects.

FAQs

What was the UK wind power market size in 2021?
The wind power market size in the UK was 25,727.86 MW in 2021.

What is the wind power market growth rate?
The wind power market in the UK is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 9% during the forecast period.

What are the key power generation types in the UK wind power market?
The key types of power generation in the UK wind power market are offshore wind and onshore wind.

What are the key deal types in the UK wind power market?
The key deal types in the UK wind power market are asset transactions, partnerships, acquisition, debt offerings, equity offerings, and merger.

What are the major offshore active wind power plants in the UK?
The major offshore active wind power plants in the UK are Hornsea Project One, London Array, East Anglia ONE Offshore ScottishPower, Walney Extension, Beatrice, Gwynt y Mor, Race Bank, Greater Gabbard, Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm, and Rampion.

What are the major onshore active wind power plants in the UK?
The major onshore active wind power plants in the UK are Whitelee Wind Farm, Arecleoch, Clyde, Pen Y Cymoedd, Stronelairg Wind Farm, Aikengall Wind Farm, Black Law, Dorenell Wind Farm, Clyde Extension, and Griffin Wind Farm.

Which are the leading companies in the wind power market in the UK?
The leading companies in the UK wind power market are Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd, Good Energy Group Plc, Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd, Greencoat UK Wind PLC, E.ON UK Plc.

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