FLOWRA and DNV to collaborate

The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and DNV have signed today, 3rd June 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding to explore technology development cooperation in the field of floating offshore wind.

FLOWRA and DNV will explore the possibilities of collaboration in floating offshore wind development.

FLOWRA is a technical research association that works with overseas organisations to research and develop common basic technologies for floating offshore wind to reduce costs and risks.

DNV is an independent assurance and risk management provider, operating in more than 100 countries, with the purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment.

Comments by Masakatsu Terasaki, Chairperson of FLOWRA BoD
We are delighted to be collaborating with DNV, one of the world's oldest classification societies and a leading certification body in the wind energy sector. This partnership is of great significance to FLOWRA's efforts. By combining DNV's exceptional technical expertise and risk management capabilities with FLOWRA's initiatives, we anticipate advancing the optimisation of floating offshore wind power systems and establishing a robust technical foundation, while reducing development risks and costs.

Comments by Ditlev Engel, CEO of Energy Systems, DNV
Floating offshore wind is poised to play a crucial role in Japan's energy landscape. With ambitious renewable energy targets, Japan is focusing on scaling up its offshore wind sector with many potential projects in the pipeline and the country’s deeper waters are ideal for floating wind technology.  I'm excited to share that DNV and FLOWRA will be collaborating to advance technologies that will accelerate the growth of floating offshore wind in Japan. This partnership aims to drive innovation and support Japan's transition to a sustainable energy future.

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1-1-13, Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 〒105-0004
E-mail: info@flowra.or.jp
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