Renewable energy specialist and consultancy OWC has been selected by Kanadevia Corporation to provide pre-FEED ( preliminary engineering design ) services on a 15 MW floating wind turbine project in the waters of Japan.
The floating wind energy project in Japan
This development is part of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization ( NEDO ) subsidy program, aimed at marketing floating wind energy at competitive costs in the international market.
The project will employ semi-submersible turbines designed for deepwater operations, a requirement for Japan due to its seismic geography. OWC will provide engineering and design expertise to ensure the efficiency and viability of the system. According to Masataka Nakagawa, leader of the floating wind energy team, this initiative represents a technical breakthrough for the energy sector.
NEDO, as the lead sponsor, seeks to upgrade floating offshore wind into a globally viable solution. This effort aligns with Japan’s 2050 decarbonization goals and reinforces its leadership in renewable energy technologies.
With over 330 offshore wind projects, OWC continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing sustainable technologies. This project marks a milestone in marine engineering, and sets a standard for future international offshore developments.
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Source: OWC
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