Welcome to RWE in Japan! On this webpage, we share updates on our offshore wind activities, our trading business, latest press releases and contact details.
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.
RWE, one of the world’s leading companies for renewable energies, is taking part in the third Global Offshore Wind Summit-Japan 2023 (GOWS-J) to be held in Kitakyushu-City in Kyushu, the forefront of the offshore wind power development in Japan, from 11 October to 13 October, 2023. This underlines RWE’s ambitions to further expand its renewables business to Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region. As a glold sponsor for the event, RWE will participate in the conference as speakers as well as in the exhibition. RWE staff will share their insights and experience in the development, construction and operation of large-scale offshore wind farms as well as its related businesses, such as power purchase agreements.
RWE, one of the world’s leading companies for renewable energies, is taking part in the third Global Offshore Wind Summit-Japan 2023 (GOWS-J) to be held in Kitakyushu-City in Kyushu, the forefront of the offshore wind power development in Japan, from 11 October to 13 October, 2023. This underlines RWE’s ambitions to further expand its renewables business to Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region. As a glold sponsor for the event, RWE will participate in the conference as speakers as well as in the exhibition. RWE staff will share their insights and experience in the development, construction and operation of large-scale offshore wind farms as well as its related businesses, such as power purchase agreements.
The 5th edition Japan Wind Energy 2023 is one of leading business networking platform between public and private stakeholders in Japan's wind value chain, which is expected to attract 2,000+ industrial stakeholders, representing Japan's central and prefecture governments, home and international investors, developers, network providers, financiers, EPCs, as well as key equipment and solution providers. Jens Bøgsted Orfel, EVP and President of RWE's Asia Pacific Offshore Development will be joining in one of keynote panel discussions.
The 5th edition Japan Wind Energy 2023 is one of leading business networking platform between public and private stakeholders in Japan's wind value chain, which is expected to attract 2,000+ industrial stakeholders, representing Japan's central and prefecture governments, home and international investors, developers, network providers, financiers, EPCs, as well as key equipment and solution providers. Jens Bøgsted Orfel, EVP and President of RWE's Asia Pacific Offshore Development will be joining in one of keynote panel discussions.
The International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) TC-209 Committee will host a one-day workshop on Geotechnics for Offshore Wind at the University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science (IIS) in Meguro, Tokyo, an event supported by the Japanese Geotechnical Society (JGS) and the International Society for Underwater Technology (SUT). RWE also supports the event as a corporate sponsor and will participate as speaker and panelist in the workshop. At this workshop, domestic and international offshore wind power experts will convene to discuss important advances in geotechnical engineering, recent cases, and future challenges. Please refer to the program for details of the schedule and sessions on the day.
The International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) TC-209 Committee will host a one-day workshop on Geotechnics for Offshore Wind at the University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science (IIS) in Meguro, Tokyo, an event supported by the Japanese Geotechnical Society (JGS) and the International Society for Underwater Technology (SUT). RWE also supports the event as a corporate sponsor and will participate as speaker and panelist in the workshop. At this workshop, domestic and international offshore wind power experts will convene to discuss important advances in geotechnical engineering, recent cases, and future challenges. Please refer to the program for details of the schedule and sessions on the day.
Data networks, mobility, industry, infrastructure, businesses, family: We all need energy. Society is facing a major task as a result: meeting a growing need for electricity while protecting the climate. RWE is a driver of the energy transition and, with an extensive investment and growth strategy, it will expand its powerful, green generation capacity to 50 gigawatts internationally by 2030. RWE is investing more than €50 billion gross for this purpose in this decade. The portfolio is based on offshore and onshore wind, solar, hydropower, hydrogen, batteries, biomass and gas.
RWE Supply & Trading provides tailored energy solutions for large customers. Innovative projects such as floating offshore and the use of hydrogen are proceeding apace. RWE has locations in the attractive markets of Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region. The company is responsibly phasing out nuclear energy and coal. RWE employs around 19,000 people worldwide and has a clear target: to get to net zero by 2040. On its way there, the company has set itself ambitious targets for all activities that cause greenhouse gas emissions. The Science Based Targets initiative has confirmed that these emission reduction targets are in line with the Paris Agreement. Very much in the spirit of the company’s purpose:
Our energy for a sustainable life.
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