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Onshore wind annual global capacity additions, 2016-2018

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GW

Created with Highcharts 9.3.3ChinaUnited StatesIndiaBrazilJapanEU02468101214161820
  • 2016
  • 2017
  • 2018

Offshore wind technical potential and electricity demand in selected countries, 2018

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Created with Highcharts 9.3.3Electricity demandOffshore wind potentialEuropean UnionUnited StatesJapanChinaIndia025005000750010 00012 50015 00017 50020 00022 50025 00027 50030 00032 50035 00037 50040 00040…
  • Electricity demand
  • Offshore wind potential

Installed capacity of offshore wind by region and scenario, 2018-2040

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GW

Created with Highcharts 9.3.3Sustainable Development Scenario201820302040203020400100200300400500600Stated Policies Scenario
  • European Union
  • China
  • United States
  • India
  • Korea
  • Japan
  • Rest of world

Offshore wind technical potential and electricity demand, 2018

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TWh

Created with Highcharts 9.3.3European UnionUnited StatesJapanChinaIndia025005000750010 00012 50015 00017 50020 00022 50025 00027 50030 00032 50035 00037 50040 00040…
  • Electricity demand
  • Offshore wind potential

Installed offshore wind capacity, 2018 and 2040, Stated Policies Scenario

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GW

Created with Highcharts 9.3.3European UnionChinaUnited StatesKoreaIndiaJapan0102030405060708090100110120130140
  • 2018
  • 2040

Levelised cost of electricity in Japan, 2040

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USD/MWh (2018)

Created with Highcharts 9.3.3NewLifetime extensionSolar PVOnshore windOffshore windSupercritical coalCombined cycle​natural gas0255075100125150175
  • Nuclear
  • Renewables
  • Fossil fuels

FITs versus auction prices for selected countries, 2017

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USD/MWh

Created with Highcharts 9.3.3JapanChinaFranceFITAuctionsFITAuctionsFITAuctionsFITAuctions0255075100125150175200Turkey
  • Onshore wind
  • Solar PV

VRE share in annual electricity generation in selected countries, 2016-2022

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Created with Highcharts 9.3.3DenmarkIrelandSpainGermanyUnited KingdomItalyAustraliaUnited StatesChinaIndiaBrazilJapan-5051015202530354045505560657075
  • PV share in 2016
  • Wind share in 2016
  • Additional PV share in 2022
  • Additional wind share in 2022