This dataset presents the technical potential for offshore wind development at the country level, split into potential for fixed and floating foundations. The files are grouped per WB regions and delivered in PDF, .SHP, .KMZ (CRS:4326) and .EXCEL format. We recommend non-GIS users to explore the EXCEL files and PDFs that summarize the technical potential per country; furthermore, users can explore the KML files interactively in Google Earth/ Google Maps application. Please read the METADATA file for more information on the methodology used for the spatial analysis. This analysis was undertaken as part of the World Bank Group’s Offshore Wind Development Program which is led by ESMAP in partnership with IFC. The program is supporting the inclusion of offshore wind into the energy sector policies and strategies of WBG client countries and the delivering the technical work needed to build a pipeline of bankable projects. This work was originally created to support the program's report 'Going Global: Expanding Offshore Wind to Emerging Markets'. For more information on the report please see: https://esmap.org/offshore-wind The World Bank and ESMAP do not guarantee the accuracy of this data and accept no responsibility whatsoever for any consequences of their use. The maritime boundaries do not imply on the part of the World Bank any judgement on the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.
Global breakdown of floating and fixed installed capacity in GW by country.
Detailed methodology on criteria for fixed and floating analysis.
East Asia Pacific (EAP) region shapefiles.
East Asia Pacific (EAP) region KML files
Europe & Central Asia (ECA) region shapefiles.
Europe & Central Asia (ECA) region KML files.
Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC) region KML files.
Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC) region shapefiles.
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region KML files.
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region shapefiles.
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region shapefile.
Bangladesh_Offshore-Wind-Technical-Potential_WBG-ESMAP (1).pdf