Japan
JERA to co-develop 2GW of floating offshore wind farms
JERA to co-develop 2GW of floating offshore wind farms
There has been a rise in floating offshore wind in Japan and the US.
Offshore wind developers and investors looking to enter Japanese waters must demonstrate what they bring to the table
Offshore wind has truly spread around the world in recent years, with Asian markets such as Japan taking a prominent role by rapidly developing their offshore capabilities. International investors and developers are starting to get involved in Japanese offshore wind, but to capitalize on opportunities in this growing market, they must show that they can work with domestic partners, leverage current Japanese partnerships from shared projects in other regions – in addition to demonstrating their experience.
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