Japan seeks massive jump in offshore wind power over 10 years

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20200709 Offshore wind power

Japan's wind power has been mostly developed on land, although experts stress there is massive offshore potential. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)

Nikkei staff writers

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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