RWE in Japan

RWE is one of the world's leading companies for renewable energies. The company has a capacity of about 10 gigawatts based on renewables including hydropower and biomass as well as an efficient gas fleet and an internationally active energy trading business. RWE wants to expand its position by investing in onshore and offshore wind power, photovoltaics and storage technologies. As a driver of the energy transition, the company is also focusing on innovative projects such as floating offshore and the production and use of hydrogen. In addition to its core business, the company generates electricity from nuclear energy and coal; state-defined exit paths have been defined for both energy sources. In total, the company owns a portfolio of around 44 gigawatts of generating capacity and employs around 20,000 people worldwide. RWE has a clear target: carbon neutrality by 2040.

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RWE Renewables Japan G.K.

RWE Renewables Japan G.K. was established to handle renewables business in Japan. RWE saw great potential for offshore wind parks on the coastline of Japan. Our strategy is to join forces with Japanese partners whose local expertise complementing with RWE's world number 2 global experience and technical know-how, and who share our values and our ambition to drive the growth of offshore wind in Japan.

RWE Supply & Trading Japan Inc. was established as second RWE subsidiary in Japan to cater to the liberalized Japanese power market in the areas of wholesale, trading and retail. RWE Supply & Trading, a Germany based, leading energy trading company in Europe with a worldwide presence, brings over 20 years of experience in commodity trading to serve Japanese customers and trading partners with innovative products, hedging solutions and cross-commodity offerings.