- JWPA and TOWIA partner to strengthen Asia’s offshore wind sector.
- MoU aims to boost innovation and supply chain collaboration regionally.
- Japan targets 10 GW wind by 2030 and 45 GW by 2040.
The Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taiwan Offshore Wind Industry Association (TOWIA) to encourage cooperation in the offshore wind industry and foster industry growth throughout the Asian area.
According to JWPA, this MoU creates a framework for cooperation between the two associations to enhance offshore wind expansion, promote technological advancements, and strengthen supply chain networks in Japan and Taiwan.
The two associations will work together under the MOU to promote offshore wind energy technologies, broaden market opportunities, and enhance supply chain collaborations. They will likewise exchange knowledge, organize collaborative events, and encourage sustainable industry advancement and leadership in the Asian offshore wind industry.
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The agreement was made at the Global Offshore Wind Summit – Japan 2025, which occurred in Akita City. The MOU remains effective until 2027 and will automatically renew every two years unless either party gives written notice of its desire not to continue.
The Japanese government has recently designated two additional locations as potential offshore wind zones, while three areas were classified as preparation zones.
Japan seeks to achieve 10 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and 30-45 GW by 2040, incorporating floating wind, in pursuit of its goal to attain net-zero emissions by 2050. The collaboration between JWPA and TOWIA is anticipated to bolster regional collaboration, draw in fresh investments, and generate employment opportunities, while aiding Asia’s shift toward clean energy and carbon neutrality objectives.