9:00-9:05am (5 mins)

Welcome Address

Leader Associates

9:05-9:10am (5 mins)

Opening Address

Chairperson

MORNING SESSION

9:10-9:30am (20 mins)

[Keynote] Wind Energy Policy Adjustment under the Rapid Growth and Huge Potential

• The implementation of environment impact assessment (EIA)

• The promotion of offshore wind projects in port areas

• The regulation of offshore wind in the general sea areas

9:30-10:10am (20 mins x 2)

[Keynote] Mapping out Wind Projects in the Main Hubs

• Mapping out ambitious long-term goals for wind power generation

• Detailed local prefecture's support, including investments, foreign manufacturers of wind turbines and blades to build local supply chains.

10:30-11:20am (50 mins)

[Panel] Utility's Leading Role & Support Towards Wind Energy Development

• Offshore transmission

• Onshore landing grid build-out

• Offering Japanese companies the chance to become international leaders in the design and construction that address some of the island's challenges

11:20-12:10am (50 mins)

[Panel] Global Engagement and Localisation

• Chance for non-Japanese companies to participate in the projects

• The status of local wind technology development and internatinal lessons

• Speed up the development of wind power

Afternoon Session

14:00-14:50 (50 mins)

[Panel] Innovative Ways to Fit Japan-Featured Wind Energy

• More than 60 meters surrounding the country

• Withstand typhoons, tsunamis, and earthquakes

• Low wind speeds

14:50-15:50 (30 mins x 2)

[Technical Box] Thinking Demonstrator 

• (14:50 - 15:20) Digitization in Wind Efforts

• (15:20 - 15:50) Emerging Floating Wind Solutions

16:20-17:10 (50 mins)

[Panel] Supply Chain Development with Foreign Involvement

• The balance between domestic and foreign

• Raise up the wind power industry in Japan

• Create jobs and activate the local economy

17:10-18:00 (50 mins)

[Panel] Focus in the Increasingly Friendly Wind Energy Investment Environment

• Tax deduction of up to 10% of capital expenditures for companies investing in green tech

• Effective use-right negotiation

• The future implemention of FIP

9:00-9:05am (5 mins)

Welcome Address

Leader Associates

9:05-9:10am (5 mins)

Opening Address

Chairperson

MORNING SESSION

9:10-9:30am (20 mins)

[Keynote] Accelerate Offshore Wind Power Development in Japan

• Roadmap for japan offshore auctions

• Local content requirements

• Use of the ocean and the potential impacts of offshore wind farms

9:30-9:50am (20 mins)

[Keynote] Detailed Offshore Wind Energy Certification Guidance

• Type certification for wind turbines

• Wind farm certification

• Manufacturing evaluation for wind turbine supporting structures

10:20-11:10am (50 mins)

[Panel] Fixed or Floating - What is Japan's Appetite?

• Competition in government policy and support

• Environmental suitability

• Standard type

11:10-12:00am (50 mins)

[Panel] The Long-term Cost Reduction Potential of Offshore Wind in Japan

• The next breakthrough for floating wind to drive down LCOE

• Best practices sharing

• Ways to solve the grid connection problem

Afternoon Session

14:00-15:00 (30 mins x 2)

[Case Study] Pioneer Project & New Application

• (14:00 - 14:30) Japan's First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm

• (14:30 - 15:00) Call for paper

15:00-15:30 (30 mins)

[Keynote] The 2nd Offshore Wind Auction Interpretation and its Market Meaning

• The 2nd offshore wind power auction for 4 sites with the deadline of 27 May 2021

• The 1st auction for fixed bottom type at General Common Sea Area in Japan

15:30-16:20 (50 mins)

[Panel] Undertake the Massive Risks of Offshore Wind Farms

• Insurance consideration of earthquake, typhoon and lightning

• Expected Funding Models up to 2030

• Ways to make the cash flow more healthy and attract more investment