Vestas has entered a public-private partnership with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to support the growth of Japan’s wind energy sector. The agreement, establishes a study group to promote large-scale deployment of onshore and offshore wind energy and to explore further investment in Japan’s domestic wind turbine supply chain.
The study group will focus on fostering a stable pipeline of wind energy projects, ensuring reliable investment execution, and identifying opportunities for Japanese companies to participate in Vestas’ regional and global supply chains. It will also examine challenges and opportunities related to strengthening Japan’s domestic wind turbine manufacturing capacity.
Vestas also signed a memorandum of understanding with Nippon Steel Corporation. The two companies will collaborate on wind energy projects in Japan and aim to strengthen supply chain links in both domestic and international markets. The partnership will explore the supply of tower steel from Nippon Steel’s East Nippon Works Kimitsu and Kyushu Works Oita to projects in Europe, Asia and Japan.
In addition, Vestas and Nippon Steel will explore future cooperation on green steel and thermo-mechanical controlled processed (TMCP) steel, aligning with broader goals for sustainable manufacturing and resilient supply chains.
