E.ON Rodsand II
E.ON's Rodsand II project off the coast of Denmark. Source: E.ON
A cooperation agreement has been signed between E.ON and Kyuden Mirai Energy for the joint development of Japanese fixed-bottom offshore wind projects.The cooperation will begin with a study to choose a project for development, construction and operations off the coast of Kyushu, Japan's southernmost island. Following this, the two companies will look at the option of expanding the partnership to other regions in the country.
Based in Essen, Germany, E.ON has recently entered the Japanese offshore wind market and intends to use the experience and technical expertise gathered through the installation and operation of its 1.8 GW offshore wind project in Europe in a Japanese setting. The company has already established a presence in Japan with the opening of an office in Tokyo.
Kyuden Mirai Energy is a developer of the Kyushu-based Hibiki-nada Offshore Wind Farm Project and is continuing to look at further opportunities in Japan for new offshore wind farms. The Hibiki-nada project is the first of its kind under the new revised Japanese port management laws.
Sven Utermöhlen, Chief Operating Officer at E.ON Climate & Renewables said: “Our strategy to enter the Japanese market is based on trustful and long-term cooperation with local players. We feel that Kyuden Mirai Energy is an excellent partner for us. Our capabilities complement each other while we share the same values and the ambition to drive offshore wind growth in Japan.”
Yasuji Akiyama, President of Kyuden Mirai Energy added: “This year could be the memorial year for offshore wind industry in Japan with the new general sea law promoting offshore wind. It is a great timing for us to start joint activities with E.ON as the best partner for us to enter into the new market. E.ON has remarkable experience in fixed-bottom offshore wind and shares the same view on local stakeholder engagement.”
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