Japan's Top Providers of Floating Production and Renewable Energy Solutions
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- Apr 24
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Updated: Apr 26
Japan's Renewable Energy Providers
Japan's Top Providers of Floating Production and Renewable Energy Solutions
While Japan is actively expanding its renewable energy sector, particularly in offshore wind and floating solar, there isn't a single definitive ranking or list that explicitly names the "top providers of floating production and renewable energy solutions" as a combined category.
However, we can identify key players and their activities in these areas:
Key Companies in Offshore Wind Energy in Japan:
ENEOS Renewable Energy Corporation: Involved in offshore wind power generation and has celebrated the naming ceremony for a floating wind farm power plant in Goto.
SSE Pacifico: Committed to developing, constructing, and operating offshore wind projects in Japan.
JERA: Leading a consortium that has been granted rights to develop offshore wind farms and is partnering with BP in this sector.
Marubeni Corporation: Involved in wind farm operations and exploring opportunities in offshore wind.
Sumitomo Corporation: Has investments in various renewable energy projects, including offshore wind development.
Mitsubishi Corporation: Leading a consortium awarded occupancy permits for fixed-bottom offshore wind projects.
Green Power Investment Corporation: Jointly purchased by NTT Anode Energy and JERA, and part of a consortium developing a significant offshore wind farm.
Obayashi Corporation: Involved in electrical engineering for offshore wind projects.
Kansai Electric Power Company: Part of a consortium involved in offshore wind projects.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy: A major supplier of wind turbines for projects in Japan.
Vestas Japan Co., Ltd.: Provides wind turbine technologies and maintenance services.
Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) members: A wide range of companies involved in various aspects of the wind power industry, including development, construction, manufacturing, and maintenance.
Key Companies in Floating Solar Energy in Japan:
Ciel & Terre Japan: A leader in floating solar technology in Japan, offering EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services and having completed numerous floating solar plants. Recently, their portfolio of floating solar assets was acquired by Shizen Energy and SMFL Mirai Partners.
Kyocera: Spearheaded the development of a significant floating solar farm in the Yamakura Reservoir.
SolarDuck: A Dutch company that has installed Japan's first offshore floating solar photovoltaic (OFPV) power plant in Tokyo Bay in collaboration with Tokyu Land Corporation and Kyocera Communication Systems.
Tokyu Land Corporation: Partnered with SolarDuck for the offshore floating solar project in Tokyo Bay.
Shizen Energy: Has acquired a large portfolio of floating solar assets and plans to expand its floating solar power generation business.
SMFL Mirai Partners: Jointly acquired a floating solar portfolio with Shizen Energy.
Minna Denryoku: An independent renewable energy retailer that has partnered with Ciel & Terre on floating solar projects.
Laketricity Japan (Ciel & Terre International Group): Has developed and operates floating solar power plants in Japan.
Observations:
Many companies are focusing on offshore wind development in line with Japan's ambitious targets for offshore wind capacity.
Floating solar is also gaining traction, particularly in utilizing reservoirs and potentially offshore locations to maximize renewable energy generation in a land-constrained country.
Some companies, like ENEOS Renewable Energy and potentially others, are involved in both offshore wind (floating production) and other renewable energy solutions like solar.
It's important to note that the renewable energy landscape is dynamic, with collaborations, acquisitions, and new entrants constantly shaping the market.
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