In 2024, offshore wind turbines had an average height of 340 meters. This was an increase of more than 100 meters in comparison with offshore wind turbines in 2020. The first offshore wind turbines developed had an average height of roughly 47.5 meters.
Average tip height of offshore wind turbines worldwide from 1991 to 2024
(in meters)
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GWEC. (April 23, 2025). Average tip height of offshore wind turbines worldwide from 1991 to 2024 (in meters) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 07, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1488783/offshore-wind-turbines-average-height-worldwide/
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