New research has revealed the number of planned new offshore wind farms is growing fast worldwide, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

The pipeline of projects is up 47% since January, according to renewables industry association RenewableUK, as shipowners are beginning to realise the potential of the sector.

The organisation's latest Offshore Wind Project Intelligence report reveals the total capacity of offshore wind projects that are operational, under construction, approved or in development stands at 197.4