Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) has appointed Hideto Seto as associate director at its Japan office.
Seto (pictured) has more than 15 years’ experience in the wind energy industry working across a broad range of operational, commercial and account management roles.
He is also an “expert in wind turbine operation and maintenance (O&M) management, project management and account relationship building”.
Seto provides clients with solutions for wind farm planning, lifetime operation cost optimisation and project management.
To capture opportunities from Japan’s offshore wind industry, following the government’s announcement to install 45GW by 2040, RCG plans to recruit more staff for the office in the coming months.
RCG plans to expand the Asia Pacific region head count by 15, through a combination of local experts, and experienced European offshore wind expatriates, who have either already relocated to Japan, or will do so when travel restrictions are eased.
RCG’s Japan office is located in Tokyo’s financial centre in the Marunouchi district
RCG Asia Pacific region managing director Gareth Lewis said: “With an aggressive near-term target, we continue to see Japan as a major offshore wind growth market.
“As a result, RCG has responded with the hiring of Hideto Seto, who brings with him a wealth of experience in service operations, account management and project management.
“With Seto on board and the fact that we are already providing advisory services for Japanese offshore wind projects, this will accelerate further business expansion in Japan’s renewables market.”