Offshore wind power is seen by Toshiba as a promising business area as the Japanese infrastructure conglomerate seeks to focus more on renewable energy. The two firms are expected to reach a tie-up next month, the sources said.
The talks have centered on the potential joint production of nacelles, key equipment that houses a generator and other components of a wind turbine. The companies are also considering expanding the scope to other equipment as well as maintenance and operation services.
Offshore wind power generation is regarded as a viable power generation alternative for
In addition to
Toshiba has set its goal of expanding its renewable energy business to
The Japanese government has pledged to bring CO2 missions to net zero by 2050 as part of its efforts to battle climate change.
It is aiming to boost the capacity of offshore wind power generation in the country to a maximum 45 million kilowatts by 2040 while also seeking to increase the domestic procurement ratio of parts used in offshore wind power generation equipment to 60 percent by the same year.
==Kyodo
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