NOSHIRO, Akita Prefecture Japan’s first large-scale offshore wind farm has begun commercial operation here, fanning expectations for a new era of alternative energy.
The MoU follows successful collaboration on a number of Japanese projects, the duo said.
It includes the development and operation of projects, support for offshore wind auctions, strategic advice on market entry, business expansion and supply chain and technology development.
MRI senior consultant Chihiro Terasawa said: “MRI has provided offshore wind consulting services to Japanese government, industry associations, and private companies.
“BVGA has provided expert strategy advice globally since the birth of the offshore wind industry, bringing together deep market, economics and technology understanding.
“Together, we are committed to accelerating offshore wind in Japan and helping players to have sustained success in Japan and beyond.”
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Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI) and BVG Associates (BVGA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen co-operation in high value-added consulting services in offshore wind, serving the offshore wind market in Japan and Japanese clients, globally.
The Japanese government has an offshore wind target of 10 GW by 2030 and 30 - 45 GW by 2040 that together the companies helped to shape. This will see offshore wind power become a major contributor to the Japanese energy mix. It will also contribute to the industrial development of Japan.
The MoU follows successful collaboration on a number of Japanese projects.
“MRI has provided offshore wind consulting services to Japanese government, industry associations, and private companies,” said Chihiro Terasawa, Senior Consultant of MRI. “BVGA has provided expert strategy advice globally since the birth of the offshore wind industry, bringing together deep market, economics and technology understanding.