Africa faces rising energy demand and the need for clean, reliable power sources. Offshore wind –deploying wind turbines in coastal waters – offers a vast renewable resource for African nations with coastlines. When deployed responsibly, considering biodiversity, it presents an opportunity to boost energy generation capacity, improve energy security, accelerate the transition to sustainable renewable energy and support ocean stewardship.
The following brief outlines the importance of offshore wind for Africa’s energy security and transition, the technical potential across the continent (and associated environmental considerations), and a case study of Morocco’s 1 GW offshore wind project, Africa’s first, including its developers, financing, timeline, and policy support.
