For a data point, the UK has a large number of offshore wind farms that contribute 13% of our electricity supply. On shore is 11%. It's proving cost effective

For a data point, the UK has a large number of offshore wind farms that contribute 13% of our electricity supply. On shore is 11%. It's proving cost effective and sustainable. In some ways we are fortunate as we have a long history of offshore engendering with North Sea oil, the expertise there has translated well to offshore wind. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_offshore_wind_farms_in_the_United_Kingdom https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_offshore_wind_farms_in...