Offshore wind capacity accounted for 0.7% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded offshore wind capacity of 54GW. This is expected to contribute 2.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 263GW. Of the total global offshore wind capacity, 0.10% is in Japan. Listed below are the five largest active offshore wind power plants by capacity in Japan, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global offshore wind power segment. Buy the latest offshore wind power plant profiles here.
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1. Noshiro Port Offshore Wind Farm
The Noshiro Port Offshore Wind Farm is a 84MW offshore wind power project located in Sea of Japan (East Sea), Japan. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2022. The project was developed by Akita Offshore Wind Farm. Akimoku Steel Casting; Chubu Electric Power; Cosmo Eco Power; Kanpu; Kato Construction; Kyouwa Oil; Marubeni; Obayashi; Kansai Electric Power; Tohoku Sustainable & Renewable Energy own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Akita Port Offshore Wind Farm
The 54.60MW Akita Port Offshore Wind Farm offshore wind power project is located in Sea of Japan (East Sea), Japan. Akita Offshore Wind Farm has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2023. The project is owned by Akimoku Steel Casting; Chubu Electric Power; Cosmo Eco Power; Kanpu; Kato Construction; Kyouwa Oil; Marubeni; Obayashi; Kansai Electric Power; Tohoku Sustainable & Renewable Energy. Buy the profile here.
3. Kamisu 2 Offshore Wind Project
The Kamisu 2 Offshore Wind Project is a 16MW offshore wind project. Mitani owns the project. It was commissioned in 2013. The project was developed by Komatsu. It is located in Kashima-nada, Japan. Buy the profile here.
4. Kamisu 1 Offshore Wind Project
The Kamisu 1 Offshore Wind Project offshore wind project with a capacity of 14MW came online in 2010. The project was developed by Komatsu. Mitani have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Kashima-nada, Japan. Buy the profile here.
5. Sakata
The Sakata has been operating since 2004. The 10MW offshore wind project is located in Sea of Japan (East Sea), Japan. The project has been developed by Japan Renewable Energy. Japan Renewable Energy have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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