Wind Energy – Japan
According to Reuters Japan’s government on Tuesday approved a draft amendment to existing legislation to allow for the installation of offshore wind power in exclusive economic zones (EEZ).
Japan aims to have 10 gigawatt (GW) of offshore wind power projects by 2030 and up to 45 GW by 2040, to replace fossil fuels including coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its energy mix, for which floating offshore wind is essential.
“Through this bill, we will be able to create stable and large-scale projects in the sea area,” Industry Minister Ken Saito told a briefing, adding that the new legislation should accelerate offshore wind expansion.
