The Nordics are at the forefront of European offshore wind activity, accounting for ~64% of the deals in the space in 2023. Notably, prominent private equity firms and oil and gas companies such as Shell, Ingka Group and Corio Generation have shown a strong interest in offshore wind development in Denmark and Norway. These nations offer the twin advantages of stable power prices and government-supported CfD-model initiatives, ensuring a secure long-term investment environment. Meanwhile, Baltic nations like Poland are introducing inflation-linked CfD programs, positioning themselves as an appealing alternative to mature markets. This shift reflects a strategic response to declining government support in those established markets and underscores the evolving landscape of offshore wind investments.
This trend was illustrated by Octopus Energy’s recent investment in Nordics-based Deep Wind Offshore. The acquisition will provide Octopus access to ~10 GW of offshore wind pipeline, which is expected to be operationalized by 2032. The deal marks Octopus’ entry into Norway and South Korea’s renewables markets and follows their announcement to unleash $20bn of investment into offshore wind globally.
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