Japan is to propose a major expansion of its offshore wind plans that would see 10GW of capacity built in the next decade, according to reports.
Starting in 2021, the country wants 1GW from three to four projects annually, the Nikkei business daily said.
In total, Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama (pictured) wants 30 wind farms spinning by the end of fiscal 2030-31, the media outlet reported.
Kajiyama will outline the policy measures to support the plan shortly, added Nikkei.
Among the proposals is a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plan to build storage facilities at ports to support construction.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) meanwhile will revise power grid rules to lift restrictions on renewables, the media outlet said.
A first tender for a floating offshore wind zone opened last month.