Signing Ceremony for MOU for Collaboration Between Companies and Launch Ceremony for a Framework for Public-Private Collaboration Between METI and Vestas in the Wind Power Sector

1. Collaboration between Vestas and Nippon Steel Corporation

In the presence of Vice-Minister for International Affairs Matsuo as a witness, Vestas and Nippon Steel Corporation signed an MOU to facilitate the execution of wind power projects in Japan and to strengthen supply chains in the domestic and global wind power markets.

The two companies will jointly pursue global business opportunities and promote collaboration in the supply of tower steel from Nippon Steel’s East Nippon Works Kimitsu Area and Kyushu Works Oita Area to markets in Europe, Asia, and Japan.

2. Launching a framework for public-private collaboration (study group)

METI and Vestas launched a collaboration framework for continuous discussion and cooperation on the continuous and stable large-scale deployment of wind energy in Japan and the promotion of investment in wind turbine manufacturing resilience in Japan. The study group will address key themes, including continuous and stable project formation, Japanese companies’ participation in Vestas’ wind turbine supply chain, and investment in the local production of key components.

Division in Charge

Wind Energy Project Promotion Office, New and Renewable Energy Division, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy