TOKYO -- A group of five Japanese companies and a university will begin testing a next-generation floating axis wind turbine that is expected to cut set-up costs by half.
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Team Japan bets on next-gen floating wind turbine to slash costs
'Floating axis' model suited for offshore farms in deep waters
Floating axis wind turbines require smaller platforms than conventional floating turbines, making them cheaper to install. (Image courtesy of Albatross Technology)
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