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Japan's Goto Offshore Wind Farm has begun commercial operations on January 5, 2026, marking the country's first floating offshore wind project and the first certified under Japan's Marine Renewable Energy Sea-Area Utilization Act. The facility has a total generation capacity of 16.8 MW from eight 2.1 MW turbines mounted on hybrid spar-type floaters, enabling deployment in deeper waters.

Developed by a consortium including TODA Corporation, ENEOS Renewable Energy, Osaka Gas, INPEX, Kansai Electric Power, and Chubu Electric Power, the project follows nearly seven years of preparatory work. The Goto project supports local energy production and aligns with Japan's offshore wind targets of 10 GW by 2030 and 30-45 GW by 2040. This milestone signifies Japan's commitment to floating wind technology as a key element in its renewable energy strategy, addressing challenges posed by steep coastal bathymetry.