Turbine supply
On 28 October, Siemens Energy signed a cooperation memorandum with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
[Read more…] about Siemens Energy signed cooperation memorandum with JapanCombination of companies selected to reduce costs of floating wind power
Floating Wind Japan
TAISEI Corporation, Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) and Hokkaido Electric Power have been selected by NEDO for a project aimed at reducing the cost of floating offshore wind power.
[Read more…] about Combination of companies selected to reduce costs of floating wind powerTEPCO starts EIA process for new Choshi offshore wind farm
Offshore Wind
Tokyo Electric Power Company Renewable Power (TEPCO RP) has begun the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for a planned 420 MW offshore wind farm off Choshi in Chiba Prefecture.
[Read more…] about TEPCO starts EIA process for new Choshi offshore wind farmFirst monopiles constructed in Japan are being transported
Offshore wind
On 7 September, JFE Engineering began shipping monopiles from its Kasaoka works in Okayama, Japan.
[Read more…] about First monopiles constructed in Japan are being transportedModular cargo ship to transport components for Japanese OWFs
Deck Cargo Ship
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of a new deck cargo ship built by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering of China.
[Read more…] about Modular cargo ship to transport components for Japanese OWFsJapan bets on Britain’s wind boom while own offshore sector stalls
Investment
Tokyo is investing billions in British offshore wind projects, but domestic obstacles continue to slow Japan’s own renewable energy transition.
[Read more…] about Japan bets on Britain’s wind boom while own offshore sector stallsWorld’s largest offshore wind port builds bridges to Japan
Dialogue
To ensure a structured and focused dialogue going forward, the Port of Esbjerg and Japan’s Akita region agreed to prepare an official cooperation agreement – a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
[Read more…] about World’s largest offshore wind port builds bridges to JapanNew nacelle assembly facility for Vestas in Japan
METI
On 10 July 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced that it would provide up to $8.0 million in support for a new nacelle assembly facility to be built by Danish wind turbine giant Vestas in Kitakyushu City.
[Read more…] about New nacelle assembly facility for Vestas in JapanMarco Polo Marine bags long-term Siemens Gamesa CSOV deal
CSOVs
Singapore-based company Marco Polo Marine has signed a multi-year framework agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the deployment of two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) in the Asia-Pacific region.
[Read more…] about Marco Polo Marine bags long-term Siemens Gamesa CSOV dealNew COO at Flotation Energy
Appointment
Masakazu Kimura has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Flotation Energy.
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