Hokkaido Electric Power establishes new company in Hakodate to train offshore wind talent

Explanation

In July 2026, Hokkaido Electric Power established "Donan Offshore Wind Platforms Co., Ltd." in Hakodate to advance offshore wind power generation in the Donan region of southern Hokkaido. The company will focus its activities on operating a training center to develop engineers and specialized personnel supporting offshore wind power generation. The waters off Matsumae and Hiyama in the Donan region have been designated by the national government as areas to promote offshore wind power, and for Japan, which is surrounded by sea on all sides, offshore wind is expected to be a trump card for expanding renewable energy.