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Global Floating Offshore Wind Energy Market

Publisher BCC Research
Published Aug 22, 2025
Length 168 Pages
SKU # WA20338818

Description

Report Scope

In this report, the global market for floating offshore wind energy is segmented and analyzed by components, floating platform technology, depth, turbine rating and country. The market size is provided in value ($ millions) and volumetric (megawatts) terms. It also discusses market dynamics, emerging technologies and global developments. The report includes the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the floating offshore wind energy industry. Emerging trends, technological advances, climate regulations and technical standards are also discussed. The report includes a value chain analysis; Porter’s Five Forces analysis; and a strength, weakness, opportunity and threat (SWOT) analysis.

Report Includes

70 data tables and 54 additional tables

An overview of the global market for floating offshore wind energy

In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2024, estimated figures for 2025, as well as forecasts for 2029, including projections of CAGRs through 2030

Evaluation of the current market size and revenue growth prospects specific to the floating offshore wind energy, accompanied by a market share analysis by component, floating platform technology, water depth, turbine rating, and country

Analysis of market opportunities with a review of Porter’s Five Forces model and industry supply chain analysis, considering both microand macro-environmental factors prevailing in the market

Discussion of factors affecting the choice of floating offshore wind energy, and the impact of tariff war on the floating offshore wind energy industry

Coverage of evolving technologies, the current and future market potential, R&D activities, growth strategies, regulatory framework and reimbursement scenarios, and ESG trends of the market

Identification of companies best positioned to meet this demand due to their proprietary technologies, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic alliances

Profiles of the leading global companies, including Aker Solutions ASA, BlueFloat Energy International, BW Ideol, Equinor ASA and GE Vernova.

Companies Mentioned

Aker Solutions
Bluefloat Energy International S.L.U.
Bw Ideol
Ekwil
Equinor Asa
Ge Vernova
Hexicon
Ocean Winds
Ocergy Inc.
Orsted A/S
Rwe
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A.U.
Totalenergies
Vestas
X1wind

Table of Contents

168 Pages
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Market Dynamics and Drivers
Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
Analysis by Segment
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Overview and Market Definition
Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Bargaining Power of Buyers
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Potential for New Entrants
Threat of Substitutes
Level of Competition
Value Chain Analysis
Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat Analysis
Climate Change Policies and Regulations
Paris Agreement
Feed-In Tariffs
Inflation Reduction Act
European Green Deal
Innovation Fund
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Cost Reduction in Wind Energy Generation
Increased Focus on Intensive Research and Development
Market Challenges
Lack of Specialized Port Infrastructure
High Upfront Cost
Market Restrictions
Restrictive Trade Policies
Limited Transmission Capacity and Aging Grid Infrastructure
Market Opportunities
Synergy with Green Hydrogen
Increasing Demand for Integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation Solutions
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Emerging Technologies
Increasing Number of Startups
Hybrid Power Generation Sources
Fold-Up/Flat-Pack Floating Platforms
Advanced Materials
Digital Transformation
Recyclable Blade
Vacuum-Cast-Coil Dry-Type Transformer
Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine
Single-Piece, Self-Tilt Rotor
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis by Floating Platform Technology
Takeaways
Semi-Submersible
Spar-Buoy
Tension Leg Platform
Barge and Hybrid Systems
Market Analysis by Component
Takeaways
Tower
Floating Platform
Blade
Other components
Market Analysis by Water Depth
Takeaways
Less Than or Equal to 50 Meters
More than 50 Meters to 100 Meters
More Than 100 Meters
Market Analysis by Turbine Rating
Takeaways
Up to 3 MW
More Than 3 MW to 8 MW
8 MW to 12 MW
More than 12 MW
Market Analysis by Country
Takeaways
Norway
U.K.
China
Portugal
France
Spain
Japan
RoW
Chapter 6 Sustainability in the Floating Offshore Wind Energy Industry: An ESG Perspective
Introduction to ESG
ESG Risk Ratings Analysis
Key ESG Issues
Environmental Issues
Social Issues
Governance Issues
ESG Practices in the Floating Offshore Wind Energy Market
Equinor
SGRE
GE Vernova
Future of ESG: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
Concluding Remarks
Chapter 7 Competitive Intelligence
Industry Structure
Company Share Analysis
Equinor ASA
SGRE
Mingyang Smart Energy Group
Vestas
BW Ideol
Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group
Hexicon AB
Strategic Analysis
Chapter 8 Appendix
Methodology
Information Sources
References
Abbreviations Used in the Report
Company Profiles
AKER SOLUTIONS
BLUEFLOAT ENERGY INTERNATIONAL S.L.U.
BW IDEOL
EKWIL
EQUINOR ASA
GE VERNOVA
HEXICON
OCEAN WINDS
OCERGY INC.
ORSTED A/S
RWE
SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.U.
TOTALENERGIES
VESTAS
X1WIND
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