Renewable Energy Institute released "Recommendations for Accelerating the Commercialization of Floating Offshore Wind Power" (originally published in Japanese on 14 November).
As the world shifts to renewable energy sources in order to achieve energy security and decarbonization, floating offshore wind power, a new technology, is attracting great attention. For Japan, the full-scale use of floating wind technology, which can be applied even in deep waters, is necessary to tap this technology's vast potential for electricity generation. At the same time, a swift response is urgently needed to establish an industry in Japan in the midst of global energy competition.
The recommendations include Japan's first estimates of the potential of floating offshore wind power, and addresses the need for early commencement of operations of commercial-scale projects ("fast-track") and a market environment that enhances predictability.
We hope that the report will stimulate interest and discussions on the implementation of floating offshore wind power and accelerate its deployment.
As the world shifts to renewable energy sources in order to achieve energy security and decarbonization, floating offshore wind power, a new technology, is attracting great attention. For Japan, the full-scale use of floating wind technology, which can be applied even in deep waters, is necessary to tap this technology's vast potential for electricity generation. At the same time, a swift response is urgently needed to establish an industry in Japan in the midst of global energy competition.
The recommendations include Japan's first estimates of the potential of floating offshore wind power, and addresses the need for early commencement of operations of commercial-scale projects ("fast-track") and a market environment that enhances predictability.
We hope that the report will stimulate interest and discussions on the implementation of floating offshore wind power and accelerate its deployment.
Recommendations for Accelerating the Commercialization of Floating Offshore Wind Power
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Introduction
Ⅰ. Measures to accelerate the introduction of FOW
Recommendation 1. The need for an ambitious roadmap aligned with climate goals
Early start-up of commercial-scale FOW - Fast Track
Recommendation 2. The need for a predictable investment environment and a flexible competition mechanism
Recommendation 3. Strengthening of national efforts for consensus building and regulatory reform
Ⅱ. The potential of FOW and the possibility of accelerating its introduction in Japan
1. Potential of FOW
2. Candidate sea areas for the start of FOW operation by 2035
Appendix: Marine Spatial Planning
