The innovative floating offshore wind technology will be demonstrated under the subsidy of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to commercialize floating offshore wind at a competitive level internationally, which is essential to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 in Japan, which has large areas of deep sea and requires floating offshore wind turbine.
OWC has supported Kanadevia since the initial stages of the project, having successfully collaborated during the Green Innovation Fund Phase 1, which involved basic design services several times.
OWC’s role will focus on the first of several planned design iterations, with opportunities for the company to continue its support as the project progresses through its demonstration phases.
“This is an important floating offshore wind project for Japan. It represents a pivotal step in developing Japan’s floating offshore wind industry and reinforces our commitment to helping our clients succeed in achieving their renewable energy goals. With the complexity of the floater’s design and the scale of the project, we are proud to contribute to such innovative and forward-thinking work,” said Masataka Nakagawa, OWC’s floating wind team leader in Japan.
NEDO is a key component of Japan’s strategy to reduce the high cost of offshore wind power, with floating offshore wind technology playing a central role.
OWC is part of Oslo-listed ABL Group ASA, a global leader in energy and marine consultancy, with a footprint in 42 countries and experience from more than 330 offshore wind projects.
