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

[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.
  • CLV Development LLC.
Advancement of operation and maintenance with remote control and automation, and preventive maintenance through the use of digital technology
  • ManagerTEPCO Renewable Power, Inc.
  • Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
Project to Develop Service Operation Vessels (SOV) for Construction and Maintenance of Wind Turbines
  • SOV Development LLC.​
Development of the operation and maintenance digital platform for floating offshore wind turbines​
  • Hokutaku Co., Ltd.
Development of advanced CMS for offshore wind turbines realizing bearing life cycle management ​
  • NTN Corporation
Development of quality management system with preventive maintenance technology using Digital Twin and AI technology
  • TODA CORPORATION