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 —
Japan Expands Offshore Wind to the EEZ: What the 2026 Law Change Means
POLICY & REGULATION On April 1, 2026, Japan’s revised Renewable Energy Sea Area Utilization Act took effect, allowing offshore wind
Promising Offshore Wind Zones in Japan: Round 4 Investment Outlook
COST & VIABILITY Run Japan’s nine “promising zones” under exactly the same assumptions as the promotion zones and LCOE (levelized
Japan’s Marine Renewable Energy Act Explained
Introduction Offshore wind power is gaining attention in Japan as a key pillar of its renewable energy strategy. To accelerate
Japan’s Strategic Energy Plan Explained
POLICY & REGULATION Japan’s Strategic Energy Plan is the top-level document that sets the direction of national energy policy —
Japan’s First Fatal Wind Turbine Accident: Causes and Safety Measures
On May 2, 2025, a tragic wind turbine blade collapse occurred at Araya Seaside Park in Akita City, claiming the
Japan’s Offshore Wind Industry in 2025: Challenges and Strategic Responses
As Japan’s renewable energy sector accelerates, offshore wind power has become a focal point for the nation’s energy strategy. However,
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
Offshore Wind Project Selection Criteria: Japan’s Scoring System
Introduction Japan’s offshore wind sector is evolving rapidly, with strict selection criteria for project developers to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and
Chiba Choshi Offshore Wind Project
Offshore Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture is a designated Promotion Zone under Japan’s Renewable Energy Sea Area Utilisation Act. A developer