TOKYO -- The Japanese government aims to shorten environmental assessments for companies building offshore wind farms, Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura said, touting their "tremendous potential" for Japan.
New process aims to promote investment in promising sector

An offshore wind turbine sits off the coast of Chiba prefecture, Japan. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
TOKYO -- The Japanese government aims to shorten environmental assessments for companies building offshore wind farms, Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura said, touting their "tremendous potential" for Japan.