Wind Energy – Japan
Largest offshore wind project in Japan reaching commercial operation.
[Read more…] about Commercial operation at Hibikinada OWFAkita OWP moves forward despite rising costs
Wind Energy – Japan
Japan’s largest power generator has officially broken ground on a major offshore wind development in northern Japan, pressing ahead despite mounting cost pressures that have unsettled the country’s renewable energy sector.
[Read more…] about Akita OWP moves forward despite rising costsGoto OWF begins commercial operation
Wind Energy – Japan
Japan’s first commercial Floating Wind Power Project, Goto Floating Wind Farm announced that commercial operation of the OWF, began on January 5, 2026.
[Read more…] about Goto OWF begins commercial operationT&I contract for Japanese OWP
Wind Energy – Japan
Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy announced the signing of a contract with Kajima Corporation for the manufacturing, procurement, transportation, and installation of offshore wind turbine foundations for its offshore wind power project.
[Read more…] about T&I contract for Japanese OWPJapan wants to develop 15GW of floating wind
Wind Energy – Japan
Japan has recently announced a plan to develop 15GW of floating wind by 2040, which is almost half of its overall offshore wind buildout targets.
[Read more…] about Japan wants to develop 15GW of floating windJapan moves to revive offshore wind ambitions with new project zones
Wind Energy – Japan
Japan has identified two new areas for offshore wind development in a bid to reignite momentum behind its green energy transition, following setbacks in the country’s flagship renewable programme.
[Read more…] about Japan moves to revive offshore wind ambitions with new project zonesJapanese floating wind test centre in 2026
Wind Energy – Floating Wind
Japan will begin planning a floating wind test centre next year to accelerate offshore wind development, according to an industry official.
[Read more…] about Japanese floating wind test centre in 2026Japan and Siemens Gamesa form wind alliance
Wind Energy – Japan
Japan announced a cooperation framework with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the offshore wind sector, the industry ministry said last Tuesday.
[Read more…] about Japan and Siemens Gamesa form wind allianceJapanese delegation visits Noirmoutier OWF
Wind Energy – International Collaboration
According to a post of Herrenknecht, a Japanese delegation recently visited the Noirmoutier offshore wind park, where DEME Offshore is installing foundations.
[Read more…] about Japanese delegation visits Noirmoutier OWFKanadevia, Taisei, and MOL sign MoU on collaboration
Wind Energy – – Floating Wind
Kanadevia Corporation, Taisei Corporation, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines jointly announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the commercialization of floating offshore wind power generation.
[Read more…] about Kanadevia, Taisei, and MOL sign MoU on collaboration