How much wind power will Japan generate in 2030?
Wind power generation in Japan is expected to spread with 10,000 megawatt generation forecasted to be in the energy mix in 2030. This will account for 1.7% of total electric power sources in that year. Following enforcement of the new law in April, 2019, movement toward the expansion of offshore wind power generation started to advance.
Does Japan need offshore wind power?
Zero Carbon Analytics shows Japan’s total technical potential for offshore wind power generation is over 9,000 TWh/year. This is over nine times its projected electricity demand in 2050. Studies estimate that Japan has 14 times more solar and offshore wind resources than needed to supply 100% renewable electricity.
How much wind power does Japan need?
The GWEC and GWO note that Japan has installed 4.5 GW of onshore and 52 MW of offshore wind power capacity. The country plans to add 3.5 GW of onshore and close to 1 GW of offshore wind energy by 2026. Onshore and Offshore Wind Additions and the Forecast Workforce Needs for C&I. Source: GWEC and GWO
What is Japan's wind power potential?
The country’s exclusive economic zone has an offshore wind potential for 50 times more electricity than its current electricity consumption. The Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) acknowledges the country’s immense potential. It has set the ambitious goal of increasing capacity to 140 GW by 2050 from just 5 GW today.
What is the target for offshore wind power generation in Japan?
The Government of Japan has set a project formation target for offshore wind power generation of 30 million to 45 million kW by 2040. To achieve this target, we need to expand the areas subject to the installation of offshore wind generation facilities to the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) of Japan.
How many offshore wind projects are there in Japan?
In addition to multiple onshore projects, one offshore wind project was commissioned. (Image: JERA) On February 18, 2025, the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) published its annual report on the country’s installed wind power plant capacity, which it estimates to have reached 5.84GW as of the end of 2024.
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