Shulman Advisory

Government Announces New Offshore Wind Project Operators

Publication date: Jan 14, 2024 Government Announces New Offshore Wind Project Operators The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) have announced the results of the “third round” of public bidding for offshore wind power projects off the coasts of Aomori Prefecture (southern side of …

Year in review 2024 (December 2024)

Publication date: Dec 23, 2024 As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve taken stock of some of the key developments shaping Japan’s energy market this year. While progress continues, there’s still much work to be done to achieve the nation’s ambitious decarbonization goals. Read the full article below to uncover the key developments and milestones …

Tokyo Plans 1GW Floating Offshore Wind Power Facility

Publication date: Nov 22, 2024 Japan to consolidate solar power projects before FIT system ends Tokyo Plans 1GW Floating Offshore Wind Power Facility The Tokyo Governor, Yuriko Koike, announced at COP29 that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will develop a floating offshore wind power generation facility with a total output of 1GW. The floating facility …

Japan’s Offshore Wind Auctions Aim for Earlier Start Dates and Greater Financial Stability

Publication date: Oct 28, 2024   Research Projects Accelerated Switch to PPA Business Model in PV Market  Japan’s Offshore Wind Auctions Aim for Earlier Start Dates and Greater Financial Stability The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposed revising the evaluation method used when selecting operators for offshore wind power projects in designated marine areas. …

METI and MoE to Define Environmental Monitoring Roles

Publication date: Aug 23, 2024 METI and MoE to Define Environmental Monitoring Roles for Government and Offshore Wind Operators Japan’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) held the first meeting of a new study group that will discuss matters relating to monitoring the environmental impact of offshore wind projects. Earlier this year, the Central Environment Council released …