Japan to weigh undersea cable projects for offshore wind power

Ocean transmission lines offer cheaper solution to distributing renewable energy

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The Walney Extension offshore wind farm off the coast of Blackpool, U.K: Japan looks to follow the example of European countries in developing offshore wind power. © Reuters

KAZUHIRO OGAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will consider proposals to lay undersea power cables for offshore wind farms in a push to expand renewable energy projects in the country, Nikkei has learned.

One initial concept would see transmission cables extend along the Pacific Ocean side from Hokkaido in the north to the greater Tokyo region. This could offer cost savings compared with cables on land for transmitting electricity generated offshore to where it is needed.

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