A delegation from Scotland’s offshore wind sector has been in Japan as the Scottish government steps up efforts to promote domestic expertise to a global market place.
The trade mission, led by Energy Secretary Gillian Martin in conjunction with Scottish Enterprise, attended a series of events. These included Japan’s annual Wind Expo 2025 and the UK pavilion on the final Scotland day at Expo 2025 in Osaka.
Ms Martin’s engagements included a visit to Sumitomo Electric’s factory to see first-hand the technology and capabilities that will be established through its new facility at Port of Nigg.
Organised by the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise, the visit sought to create partnerships with Japanese companies and local governments as well as explore collaboration and joint research.
Growing Scotland’s offshore wind sector is a key priority of the government’s Green Industrial Strategy and includes opportunities to export Scotland’s expertise.
Ms Martin said: “Growing Scotland’s offshore wind sector presents enormous economic opportunities for our country, with the chance to create thousands of well-paid, green jobs, contribute to lower energy bills over time and accelerate our journey to net zero.
“The transition to net zero provides opportunities for both countries to build new supply chains and establish new ways of working.
“We are already seeing the benefits of this here in Scotland, with companies such as Balmoral Comtec and Cosmos collaborating on offshore wind and green hydrogen projects to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero.
“Strengthening international partnerships supports economic growth, attracts inward investment and jobs, and ultimately helps tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the renewables industry at home and across the world.”
The offshore wind showcase was the third and final ‘Scotland Day’ at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai organised by Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government at the UK Pavilion. It followed a gaming and consumer industries event in April and healthtech mission in June.
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