Vestas planning nacelle manufacturing facility in Japan – other companies also expected to invest

The company has been selected as one of the successful applicants for a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) subsidy programme known as the ‘Programme for Promoting Investment in Japan to Strengthen Supply Chains (Second Call).’

The programme aims to strengthen the country’s supply chain networks by supporting essential products, parts, and materials. Eligible products include offshore wind turbine parts and components.

To enhance the country’s existing wind energy supply chain, Vestas said it plans to develop an assembly facility in Japan, subject to it being selected by successful clients bidding in upcoming annual auctions for offshore windfarms in the country, and to this process creating sufficient volume each year.

The company said the facility would build modules and assemble nacelles for offshore wind turbines.