Goto Offshore Wind Farm (SPC) has begun commercial operations at Japan’s first floating offshore wind project.
The Goto Offshore Wind Farm is said to be the first in Japan to receive certification from both the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under the Marine Renewable Energy Sea-Area Utilisation Act.
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The wind farm uses a hybrid spar-type floater with a steel upper section and a concrete lower section, designed and constructed by TODA, the lead company of SPC.
Many local companies took part in the wind farm construction and are also expected to contribute to its operations and maintenance.
In line with local energy production for local consumption, electricity generated by the facility will be supplied preferentially to retail electricity providers.
SPC claims that operating the wind farm over the long term is intended to support renewable energy and enhance the quality of life for local communities.
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By GlobalDataThe project’s timeline began after the Goto-city offshore area was designated as a promotion zone in December 2019. A public tender was launched in June 2020, followed by the selection of the preferred bidder in June 2021.
The Goto Floating Wind Farm was established in October 2021, with the occupancy plan certified in April 2022. The sea-area permit was granted and construction began in August 2022, leading to the start of commercial operations in January 2026.
The Goto City Offshore Wind Power Generation Project consists of a 16.8MW floating offshore wind facility (eight units each at 2.1MW).
The headquarters are located in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Shareholders are Chubu Electric Power Company, ENEOS Renewable Energy Corporation, INPEX Corporation, Kansai Electric Power Company, OSAKA GAS and TODA.
