Deutsche Windtechnik is cooperating with a Japanese company to help it to introduce independent onshore wind energy services to Japan.
Meidensha Corporation manufactures heavy-duty electrical equipment and the alliance with the German operations and maintenance provide will help it to become an independent service provider (ISP) for onshore wind turbines.
The consultancy agreement between Deutsche Windtechnik and Meidensha seeks to enhance the Japanese onshore wind energy sector by reducing dependence on wind turbine manufacturers and streamlining multi-brand wind farm maintenance.
Establishing an ISP will introduce flexibility and foster healthy competition, promoting sustainable growth within the industry, the two companies said.
Deutsche Windtechnik will take on an advisory role and use its expertise to provide Meidensha with support in establishing an onshore service infrastructure independent of the mainland and Europe.
This includes enabling Meidensha to train qualified onshore wind turbine technicians and ensure domestic field support.
Deutsche Windtechnik also supplies the company with important spare parts ranging from power electronics to large components.
“We support Meidensha to establish itself as the leading ISP in this emerging market,” said Matthias Brandt, Director at Deutsche Windtechnik.
“Our two decades of experience and in-depth know-how will enable Meidensha to build a powerful service infrastructure to provide first-class onshore services for wind farm operators in Japan.”
Shinichiro Kon, Managing Executive Officer of the Meidensha Power Infrastructure Business Group, said: “We are very pleased to have concluded this consultancy agreement.
“With the strong support of Deutsche Windtechnik, we hope to become a leading onshore ISP contributing to the expansion of renewable energy in Japan.”