Cost Reductions for Offshore Wind Power Generation

Cost Reductions for Offshore Wind Power Generation

Project Implementing Entities

[Research and Development Phase 1-(1)]
Technology Development Project for Next-Generation Wind Turbines

ThemeEntity
Development of plain bearings for wind turbine main shafts
  • DAIDO METAL CO., LTD.
Development of low-cost specifications for extra large size main shaft bearings used in offshore wind turbines
  • NTN Corporation
Development and demonstration of advanced technology for high-performance manufacturing of offshore wind turbine towers​
  • KOMAIHALTEC Inc.

[Research and Development Phase 1-(2)]
Technology development project for basic manufacturing and installation cost reduction for floating wind turbines

ThemeEntity
Mass production and cost reduction for semi-submersible steel/concrete hybrid floating structures
  • ManagerKanadevia Corporation
    （Completed in FY2023）
  • KAJIMA CORPORATION
    （Completed in FY2023）
Development of floating offshore power generation facility to achieve low LCOE and excellent social acceptability by using TLP ( Tension Leg Platform)
  • ManagerMODEC, Inc.
    （Completed in FY2023）
  • TOYO CONSTRUCTION CO.,LTD.
    （Completed in FY2023）
  • Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.​
    （Completed in FY2023）
  • JERA Co., Inc.
    （Completed in FY2023）
Development of technology and construction techniques for semi-submersible floating structures and hybrid mooring systems
  • ManagerJapan Marine United Corporation
    （Completed in FY2023）
  • NIHON SHIPYARD CO.,LTD.
    （Completed in FY2023）
  • “K” Line Wind Service, Ltd.
    （Completed in FY2023）
  • TOA CORPORATION
    （Completed in FY2023）
"Large Floating Spar" Floating Foundation/Low-Cost Installation Technology Development Project For Offshore Wind Farms
  • ManagerTEPCO Renewable Power, Inc.
    （Completed in FY2023）
  • Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.
    （Completed in FY2023）
Development of a mass production system for low-cost hybrid spar floating structures for 15MW-class large wind turbines
  • TODA CORPORATION
    （Completed in FY2023）
Mass production and cost reduction of manufacturing and installing semisubmersible floating foundation for early social implementation
  • Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
    （Completed in FY2023）

[Research and Development Phase 1-(3)]
Technology development project for offshore wind power-related electrical systems

ThemeEntity
Development of common elemental technologies for floating offshore wind (dynamic power cables, HVAC/HVDC offshore substations)
  • ManagerTEPCO Renewable Power, Inc.
  • Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
  • Hokuriku Electric Power Company
  • Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.
  • Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.
  • The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated
  • Shikoku Electric Power Company, Incorporated
  • Kyuden Mirai Energy Company, Incorporated
  • Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
  • Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
  • Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

[Research and Development Phase 1-(4)]
Innovative offshore wind power operation and maintenance project

ThemeEntity
Development of innovative inspection technology for floating offshore wind turbine blades
  • ManagerThe Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated
  • Kanden Plant Corporation
Project to Develop Cable Laying Vessels (CLV) for Laying Submarine Cable
  • ManagerFurukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
    （Completed in FY2023）
  • CLV Development LLC.
    （Completed in FY2023）
Advancement of operation and maintenance with remote control and automation, and preventive maintenance through the use of digital technology
  • ManagerTEPCO Renewable Power, Inc.
    （Completed in FY2023）
  • Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    （Completed in FY2023）
Project to Develop Service Operation Vessels (SOV) for Construction and Maintenance of Wind Turbines
  • SOV Development LLC.​
    （Completed in FY2023）
Development of the operation and maintenance digital platform for floating offshore wind turbines​
  • Hokutaku Co., Ltd.
    （Completed in FY2023）
Development of advanced CMS for offshore wind turbines realizing bearing life cycle management ​
  • NTN Corporation
    （Completed in FY2023）
Development of quality management system with preventive maintenance technology using Digital Twin and AI technology
  • TODA CORPORATION

[Research and Development Phase 1-(5)]
Development of Common Infrastructure for Floating Offshore Wind

ThemeEntity
Development of common basic technologies for social implementation and international deployment of floating offshore wind power generation.
  • Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association（FLOWRA）

[Research and Development Phase 2]
Demonstration Operations for Floating Offshore Wind Power Generation System

ThemeEntity
The Southern Akita Floating Offshore Wind Demonstration Project Aimed at Overseas Expansion via Cost Reductions
  • ManagerMarubeni Offshore Wind Development Corporation
  • Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
  • Akita Floating Offshore Wind LLC
  • Japan Marine United Corporation
  • TOA CORPORATION
  • Tokyo Seiko Rope Mfg. Co., Ltd.
  • Kanden Plant Corporation
  • JFE Engineering Corporation
  • NAKANIHON AIR Co., Ltd.
Demonstration Operations for Floating Offshore Wind Power Generation System off the Coast of Aichi Prefecture
  • ManagerC-Tech Corporation
  • Kanadevia Corporation
  • KAJIMA CORPORATION
  • Hokutaku Co., Ltd.
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.