Floating Offshore Wind Platform Design: 117 Concepts Assessed, Only Three Proven
FLOATING WIND Floating wind has no shortage of platform designs. An independent assessment commissioned by the UK’s Technology Leadership Board
Why Floating Offshore Wind Matters Now: Japan’s Market Outlook
Introduction Deploying renewables as a primary energy source has become an urgent priority amid accelerating climate change impacts and resource
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
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,
Floating Offshore Wind: Global Trends and Case Studies
Floating offshore wind technology is a game-changer for renewable energy in regions with deep coastal waters. While conventional fixed-bottom turbines