Tag: Japan
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Japan’s First Commercial Floating Wind Farm Begins Operations
Article Date: 5 January 2026 Japan has officially launched its first commercial floating wind farm, with operations commencing at the 16.8MW Goto Offshore Wind Farm in Nagasaki. The project is led by Toda Construction under the Goto Floating Wind Farm consortium, which includes five other companies such as Eneos and…
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Japan Selects Two Promising Areas for Offshore Wind Farms
Article Date: October 3, 2025 The Japanese government has designated Akita City (northern Japan) and Hibikinada, Fukuoka (south) as promising zones for offshore wind development. These areas were upgraded from preparatory zones following recommendations by an expert committee. In addition, three new preparatory zones were identified: Three sites—Akita, Asahi, and…
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🌊 Floating Wind Power Sets Sail in Japan’s Energy Shift
Published September 21, 2025 Japan is advancing its renewable energy strategy with the country’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm, located off the Goto Islands in southwestern Japan. Eight turbines have been installed in waters up to 140 meters deep, designed to withstand earthquakes and typhoons while providing clean energy to…
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🇯🇵 Japan to Start Planning Floating Wind Test Centre Next Year
Published September 10, 2025 Japan is taking a strategic step toward expanding its offshore wind capacity by planning a national floating wind test centre — a move expected to boost innovation and energy independence across its vast maritime zones. 🌬️ The Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA), comprising 21…
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Mitsubishi Quits Japan Offshore Wind Projects Amid Rising Costs
Mitsubishi Corporation has announced its withdrawal from three Japanese offshore wind projects in Chiba and Akita prefectures, citing construction costs that have more than doubled since the 2021 bidding phase. The projects, with a combined projected capacity of 1.76 GW, were scheduled to begin operations between 2028 and 2030. Mitsubishi…