The EU outlook for offshore wind is very ambitious. In November 2020, in the context of the Green Deal, the European Commission published its communication on an offshore renewable energy strategy. It aims for 60 GW offshore wind capacity by 2030, with a view to reaching 300 GW by 2050: a 20-fold increase compared with the current situation.

However, the sector faces increasing spatial conflicts with fisheries. Fishing is usually forbidden around offshore windfarms. Fishermen risk accidental damages to their equipment and fear the potential disruption of marine life.

A research study commissioned by the PECH committee examined the impacts and possible pathways for co- existence between the fishing sector and offshore windfarms: [ Ссылка ]652212_EN.pdf

The expansion of offshore renewable energy will therefore have to be in line with existing environmental and maritime EU policies.

📘 Read more about the impact of offshore wind farms on fisheries [ Ссылка ]690572

📘 Read more about the EU strategy for offshore renewable energy [ Ссылка ]659408

📈 Learn more about the recent expansion of offshore wind energy capacity in the EU and the rest of the world: [ Ссылка ]

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