Global Offshore Wind Summit – Japan 2021
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About the Conference
The Global Offshore Wind Summit-Japan will be held on 7-8 October 2021 at Kitakyushu City in Fukuoka Pref and on virtual. Kitakyushu port is nominated as offshore wind power base port by MLIT and the construction work for “Hibikinada offshore wind farm (220MW)” starts from FY2022. This event is co-hold by Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) and Kitakyushu City. This event will be held both physically and virtually with a range of informative sessions, exhibits, and online deals.
Offshore wind industry experts and professionals from around the world and will participate in this event. Key stakeholders will discuss and cooperate face-to-face or virtually to learn about the latest offshore wind technologies and solve issues unique to Japan.
Why Japan?
Japan’s offshore wind power has begun to move! In October 2020, the Japanese Government announced its goal to achieve “Carbon Neutral by 2050″ to combat global warming. Offshore wind power is nominated as the most effective industry to achieve this goal, and the government is committed to growing this new industry.
- “Public-Private Council on Enhancement of Industrial Competitiveness for Offshore Wind Power Generation” is jointly organized by the Japanese government (including Ministers of METI and MLIT) and core industry members (CEOs of electric powers, construction companies, etc.). It is just like a “Sector Deal” in the UK.
- Ambitious target, “10GW by 2030 and 30-45GW by 2040” is announced by METI in the “Vision for Offshore Wind Power Industry (1st)” at the 2nd council on 15 December 2020.
- The first offshore wind power auction in the general sea area (so-called “Round 1”) has been conducted and the 1st winner at Goto area in Nagasaki Pref. is announced on 11 June 2021. The other winners at the Akita and Choshi area are to be announced this coming November 2021.
Join us at the Global Offshore Wind Summit – Japan on 7-8 October 2021 to be part of the official industry event for offshore wind and be a leader in the Japanese market!
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