This report presents eight case studies on the technical potential for offshore wind in Brazil, India, Morocco, the Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Vietnam. For most of these countries, offshore wind estimates represent a multiple of their currently installed total generation capacity. This suggests that offshore wind can play a transformational role in meeting national goals ranging from expanding electricity access to increasing the mix of renewable resources in the energy mix, all while contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and commitments made under the Paris Agreement.
Converting this potential into actual deployment must take into account country-specific technical, economic, social, and environmental considerations. To effectively harness their offshore wind opportunity, countries must take a “big picture” approach to their grid and port infrastructure development, adopt innovative approaches to financing, establish stable policy frameworks, and cooperate on sensible supply chain development. Further analysis is necessary to develop a complete understanding of potential at the country level, looking at challenges with regards to grid capacity and integration issues, shipping lanes, migratory patterns, impacts on fisheries, and various logistical considerations.