Offshore wind capacity accounted for 0.7% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded offshore wind capacity of 54GW. This is expected to contribute 2.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 263GW. Of the total global offshore wind capacity, 4.18% is in Belgium. Listed below are the five largest active offshore wind power plants by capacity in Belgium, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global offshore wind power segment. Buy the latest offshore wind power plant profiles here.
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1. Seamade
The Seamade is a 487.20MW offshore wind power project located in North Sea, Belgium. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2020. The project was developed by Seamade. EDP Renovaveis; Electrabel; Eneco Wind Belgium; Otary plc RS own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Norther Wind
The 369.60MW Norther Wind offshore wind power project is located in North Sea, Belgium. Norther has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2019. The project is owned by Diamond Generating Europe; Elicio; Eneco Wind Belgium.
3. Thornton Bank
The Thornton Bank is a 325.20MW offshore wind project. C-Power Holdco; DEME Concessions Wind; EDF Renewables; Marguerite Fund; RWE; Z-Kracht owns the project. It was commissioned in 2009. The project was developed by C-Power. It is located in North Sea, Belgium. Buy the profile here.
4. Rentel
The Rentel offshore wind project with a capacity of 308.70MW came online in 2018. The project was developed by nv Rentel. Aspiravi; DEME; Electrawinds; Nutsbedrijven Houdstermaatschappij; Power@Sea; Rent-A-Port; Societe Regionale d’Investissement de Wallonie; SOCOFE have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in North Sea, Belgium. Buy the profile here.
5. Northwestern 2 Offshore Wind Project
The Northwestern 2 Offshore Wind Project has been operating since 2020. The 218.50MW offshore wind project is located in North Sea, Belgium. The project has been developed by Northwester 2. Parkwind; Summit Tailwind Belgium have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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