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Understanding Legal Aspects of Wind Power Development

On September 2, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a seminar led by Keisuke Watanabe, a partner at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Law Firm. This event focuses on the legal considerations surrounding offshore and onshore wind power development projects, addressing key issues for industry practitioners.

Overview of the Seminar

Keisuke Watanabe brings extensive experience in handling domestic and international wind power projects. This seminar will provide participants with an overview of the latest legal landscape governing renewable energy development in Japan, particularly focusing on both onshore and offshore wind power.

Watanabe will delve into the essential permits and regulations that project developers must consider, contractual practices, and institutional points, while also incorporating recent court cases and practical challenges that have emerged in this field.

Seminar Content:

1. Introduction - Flow of Renewable Energy Development Projects
2. Key Considerations for Domestic Onshore Wind Projects
- Recent issues in onshore wind projects
- Overview of regulations
- Topics on the Agricultural Land Act, Agricultural Promotion Act, and Forest Act
- Coexistence with local communities (including relevant court cases)
- Environmental assessments and the Climate Change Act
3. Key Considerations for Domestic Offshore Wind Projects
- Understanding the revised Renewable Energy Sea Area Utilization Act and regulations in general waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
- Coexistence with fisheries (including relevant court cases)
- Considerations for public offerings
4. Contractual Practices in Wind Power Projects
- Shareholder agreements
- Turbine supply contracts / EPC / O&M contracts
- Project finance
- Ship-related contracts
- Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
5. Q&A Session
6. Networking Event - A unique opportunity to expand professional networks by exchanging business cards with the speaker and other participants, facilitating connections that may lead to business expansions.

Note: Attendance by members of law firms is not permitted.

Joining the Seminar

Participants can choose between attending in-person, live streaming, or accessing recorded sessions for two weeks at their convenience.

Fees

• - Individual: ¥37,400 (tax included)
• - Additional participants from the same company: ¥32,400
• - For public sector participants: Up to two members at ¥11,000 (tax included), only available for in-person or live-streaming attendance.

For more details and registration, visit: JPI Seminar Registration

Post-Seminar Engagement

Following the seminar, participants can submit questions to the speaker. Building personal networks among attendees and the instructor is highly encouraged to create new business opportunities. Additionally, registration for viewing the recorded seminar will remain open post-event.

Contact Information

Japan Planning Institute
Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0047
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: JPI Official Site

About JPI

JPI has played a vital role in bridging the gap between government, academia, and industry as a knowledge hub for national policies and projects. For over fifty years, it has provided exclusive, valuable information through seminars targeted at senior executives and professionals involved in policy execution and management.