An in-depth analysis of the FLOWRA report from Jan 2026. We explore the reality of 15MW turbines, the “50t/sqm” threshold for concrete floaters, wet storage bottlenecks, and the European shift toward the “Port Integrator” model.
Japan’s offshore wind market is in a plateau — not growth vs. stagnation. How CAPEX, IRR, supply chains, and policy risk interact to define which projects advance. Pillar article.
METI’s official analysis of Japan’s offshore wind Round 1 withdrawals reveals how price-heavy auction design, feasibility assessment limits, and cost escalation risks undermined project bankability.
An off-site PPA lets a Japanese company buy renewable power from a remote plant at a fixed price. The full cost adds wheeling and imbalance charges. How it works, key risks and Japan’s contract models.
Scope 2 refers to indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased electricity. This GHG Protocol-based guide explains Scope 2 definitions, examples, calculation methods, and the difference between market-based and location-based approaches—essential knowledge for Corporate PPA strategies.
Japan now has the most RE100 members worldwide (95 in early 2026). See the full company list, why the 2025 rules push procurement toward PPAs, and offshore wind’s structural role.
Explore JWPA’s comprehensive plan to develop Japan’s offshore wind sector. Learn how the country aims to reduce power generation costs to ¥13.4/kWh by 2045 while building a robust domestic supply chain and workforce.
Why did Mitsubishi withdraw from 1.7 GW offshore wind projects in Japan? DeepWind’s LCOE/IRR analysis shows structural profitability risks.
How corporate PPAs work in Japan: on-site, off-site and virtual structures, price components, FIP policy, case studies and the link to offshore wind finance.
The usual list of offshore wind disadvantages covers variable output, high cost, and effec…
