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Global market value for offshore wind installation vessels to $2.93 billion by 2020, says GlobalData

By Paul Dvorak | December 11, 2014

The global market value for offshore wind turbine and foundation installation vessels will increase more than fivefold, from an estimated $0.56 billion in 2014 to about $2.93 billion by 2020, representing an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 30%, says research and consulting firm GlobalData.

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier is a leading installer of offshore wind turbines. It owns and operates two specialized jack-up installation vessels and have extensive experience installing some of the largest offshore wind turbines in Europe.

New vessels are increasingly making installations more efficient.

The company’s latest report ($3995 for a single-user license) states that increasing installations will be the primary driver of market growth, as annual global offshore wind power capacity is forecast to rise rapidly from 1.78 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to about 7.85 GW by 2020.

This report provides analysis on the global demand and market size for turbine and foundation installation vessels and cable laying vessels, and for offshore wind power cables, including inter-array cables. It features annualized forecasts for the respective global markets from 2013 to 2020.

This report was built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research, and in-house analysis conducted by GlobalData’s team of industry experts.

Prasad Tanikella, GlobalData’s Senior Analyst covering Power, says: “Offshore wind projects are more expensive than their onshore counterparts because the structures are larger, the logistics involved in tower installation are more complex, and costs associated with foundations, construction, installation and grid connection are higher.

“Despite the higher project costs, offshore winds are more powerful and consistent, producing higher energy yields. Moreover, high offshore wind power potential and the unavailability of onshore wind power sites are forcing some countries to explore offshore options.”

Europe is by far the biggest market for offshore wind power, estimated to account for over 90% of global turbine installation vessel revenue in 2013, and GlobalData expects this market to see substantial future growth.

Despite the many projects currently planned or under construction in Europe, a limited number of offshore wind-specific installation vessels are operating at present, although this number will have increased from just two in 2005 to more than 40 by the end of 2014. Furthermore, new vessels are increasingly making installations more efficient.

Tanikella continues: “Future vessels will allow developers to shorten installation times with increased vessel crane capacity and additional deck space, enabling them to carry more turbines and reduce the number of trips from the onshore port to the offshore site.

“The new-build vessels are also expected to reduce weather downtime, as their design will allow them to operate in harsher conditions,” the analyst concludes.

GlobalData

Offshore Vessels and Cables Market – Market Size, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis to 2020


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