Japan to raise local content target for offshore wind farms to 70%

New goal seeks to attract supply chain investment as U.S. market faces uncertainty

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An offshore wind farm operates near the Port of Akita in northern Japan. (Photo by Nikkei)

DAISHI CHIBA

TOKYO -- Japan seeks to raise its domestic procurement goal for offshore wind farms to roughly 70% in 2040 from the current 60%, Nikkei has learned, in a bid to build up the local supply chain with foreign investment.

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