Can Marine Drones Cut Offshore Wind O&M Costs? Japan’s OPEX and Bankability Test
TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS If offshore wind O&M — operation and maintenance, the inspection, repair, and part replacement that keeps turbines […]
Obayashi Secures World-First AiP for Hybrid TLP Floating Wind — A Second Path for Japan Beyond Semi-Sub
Why This AiP Matters On 25 May 2026, Obayashi Corporation received Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai)
Case Study Deep Dive: The Arayahama Blade Failure Analysis – Why a Compliant CFRP Blade Failed on a Calm Day
Introduction: The Mystery of a Calm Day Collapse On May 2, 2025, a massive blade fracture occurred at the Arayahama
Aura Sul Wind Phase 2 Launch: Japan’s Floating Wind Technology Enters FEED in Brazil
FLOATING WIND On June 2, 2026, JB Energy (Japan Blue Energy) officially launched Phase 2 of the Aura Sul Wind
Japan’s Offshore Wind Technology Roadmap 2026: From Coastal Foundations to EEZ Commercialization
TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS In 2026, Japan’s offshore wind sector has moved from technology adoption to engineering-based commercial validation. The re-tender
Offshore Wind Energy Complete Guide 2025
Introduction Wind power is a renewable energy technology that converts the kinetic energy of wind into electricity. Offshore wind, in
How Wind Turbine Works: Structure, Types, and Efficiency
TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS Japan’s 2030 offshore wind target of 10 GW — and the 45 GW goal for 2040 —
NEDO: Common Platform Development for Floating Offshore Wind
Introduction One of the most promising developments in Japan’s renewable energy sector is the advancement of technologies aimed at expanding
Japan’s Floating Offshore Wind NEDO Phase 2 Demonstration Projects
Introduction To accelerate its transition to renewable energy, Japan is investing heavily in the development of floating offshore wind power
Floating Offshore Wind’s Cost Problem: Japan’s Vertical-Axis FAWT Enters Sea Trials at Iki
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION In July 2026, a consortium of J-Power, TEPCO Holdings, Chubu Electric, Kawasaki Kisen (K-Line), Sumitomo Heavy Industries,