TOKYO -- The Japanese government said Thursday it is aiming to achieve a huge increase in offshore wind power capacity over a decade beginning next fiscal year.
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Japan's wind power has been mostly developed on land, although experts stress there is massive offshore potential. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
TOKYO -- The Japanese government said Thursday it is aiming to achieve a huge increase in offshore wind power capacity over a decade beginning next fiscal year.