The offshore wind market has been steadily growing across regions. European countries such as Denmark and UK have been leading the market with China fast catching up.   In 2010, U.S. government approved the long pending installation of offshore wind turbines which will mark the country’s entry into the Offshore Wind Turbine market.

Increasing oil prices and an ever growing focus on emission reduction have been key drivers for this market. However the complex technology involved coupled with high installation costs continue to be challenges for the growth of this market.

This report has been prepared based on an in-depth study of the market along with inputs from various experts. The report contains market and vendor landscape supported by drivers, restraints and trends. It also contains an analysis of key vendors in the market.

The report covers the emergence and growth of the global offshore wind turbine market. It also covers key vendors.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
3. Market Landscape
4. Vendor Landscape
5. Market Growth Drivers
6. Challenges
7. Market Trends
8. Key Vendor Analysis
8.1 Siemens
8.2 Vestas
8.3 AREVA
8.4 General Electric Energy
8.5 REpower Systems AG

List of Exhibits

Exhibit 1: Overall Global Offshore Wind Turbine Market 2010 – 2014 (2010 – 2014)
Exhibit 2: Global Small Wind Turbine Market Segmentation by Geography (2009)
Exhibit 3: Market Share by Top players in Global Offshore Wind Turbine (2010)