The level of development activity in the UK offshore wind sector — with projects containing 830 turbines under construction — is the highest seen since 2010, according to a new report from UK seabed landlord The Crown Estate.

Contributory factors to this increased activity were quickening offshore construction rates and further growth in turbine capacity, demonstrating increasing efficiencies in the installation, technology and performance of assets, the Crown Estate writes in its fifth annual Offshore Wind Operational report.