Spain-based Eolos and Japanese firm Windpal have signed an agreement to collaborate on offshore wind resource and metocean data measurements in Japan.
The pair aim to secure business in the Japan by combining Eolos FLS200 technology and digital services with Windpal’s environmental marine services expertise.
Eolos will provide Windpal the necessary technology and digital data services insight for offering wind and metocean measurement services to offshore wind developers.
Windpal will be monitoring regulatory frame progress closely as well as establishing permanent contact with local stakeholders to effectively execute campaigns from an early stage.
Eolos business developer Sergi Roma said: “Windpal is an exceptional partner to attend the demanding standards that the Japanese market is known for.
“Their proven experience in the offshore sector, demonstrated through their competence with geotechnical surveys, together with their strong technical capabilities and appetite for being part of the ambitious offshore wind development plans in Japan made them the an ideal partner candidate.
“Discussions with offshore wind developers reveals that the ability to ensure high availability and lowest risk of data gaps is one of their top concerns.
“A solid and locally respected partner enables us to act nimbly and extend our reach, replicating a multinational firm with a diversified portfolio.”