Trump has hindered offshore wind while China and other countries invest heavily

        May 14, 2026 AP News | United States | renewables: wind

19 countries use offshore wind power led by China, UK, and Germany. China added 6.6 GW in 2025, 56% projected in 2026 to 2030 (29% EU, 5% US). The largest offshore wind farm is the UK’s Hornsea 2 (165 WTs, 1.4 million homes). The US largest is the 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (660,000 homes). Trump tried to cancel 5 East Coast projects.