GWEC launches Task Force to drive global growth of floating offshore wind The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has launched a Floating Offshore Wind Task Force with key global industry players to accelerate the growth of this fast-moving offshore wind sector by developing a common view to address barriers to growth and provide best practices. The Task Force will be Chaired by industry pioneer Henrik Stiesdal, and Vice-Chaired by floating offshore expert and former Deputy CEO of RenewableUK Maf Smith. As of the end of 2019, there is currently 65.7 MW of floating offshore wind capacity installed globally, with up to 19GW forecasted