Siemens Gamesa is reportedly preparing to sign an agreement with Japan to collaborate on offshore wind power.
The turbine maker is to team up with Japan’s industry ministry to launch a framework for public-private cooperation aimed at building local supply chains for offshore wind, according to a report from Reuters.
Currently, there are no wind turbine manufacturers in Japan, and the aim of the deal is to promote collaborations with global players to develop a domestic supply chain, an official from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) told Reuters.
Siemens Gamesa will also sign a memorandum of understanding with Japanese electronic parts manufacturer TDK for the supply of magnets for its wind turbines, the report added.
The agreements were reportedly due to be signed in Tokyo today.
Reuters said that earlier this month, METI inked a similar deal with GE Vernova to promote public-private cooperation in wind power, hydrogen, and other areas.
Japan sees offshore wind as a key part of its renewable energy strategy, but domestic production is a challenge due to the country’s reliance on imported turbines and equipment.