Warsaw – Tokyo, June 9th, 2021
Time:
15.00 – 17.50 (Japanese time)
08.00 – 10.50 (Polish time)
The need to increase the use of RES concerns both Poland and Japan, especially in the light of ever more ambitious emissions reduction targets. Looking at energy and climate strategies designed by our two countries, one can find many similarities which pave to way to many opportunities for Polish-Japanese cooperation in this field.
Organizers:
Embassy of the Republic of Poland, PAIH Trade Office in Tokyo
Co-operation:
Agency of Natural Resources and Energy (METI)
Japan Wind Power Association, Polish Wind Energy Association
Polish Offshore Wind Energy Society
Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (PCCIJ)
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Japan Institute for Overseas Investment
European Business Council in Japan (EBC)
The need to increase the use of RES concerns both Poland and Japan, especially in the light of ever more ambitious emissions reduction targets. Looking at energy and climate strategies designed by our two countries, one can find many similarities which pave to way to many opportunities for Polish-Japanese cooperation in this field.
What we can observe recently in Poland in the area of RES development, is the growing interest in using the wind energy in the Baltic Sea. Due to its potential for large-scale production of clean electricity, offshore wind energy plays an increasingly important role. According to the “Energy Policy of Poland until 2040” adopted in February 2021, installed offshore wind power capacity in the Polish maritime area will reach 5.9 GW in 2030, rising to 11 GW in 2040, while Japan aims to build 10 GW in offshore wind farms by 2030, further increasing this capacity to 30-45 GW in 2040. The goals of both countries are to grow the industry on the basis of their own supply chains and to develop offshore technology.
In the light of the above, we would like to devote the topic of the first of a series of seminars to offshore wind energy. During the e-seminar, co-organized with PAIH Trade Office we would like to give a room for open dialogue between Polish and Japanese partners representing the government, energy and financial sectors, with a view to seek the establishment of a shared position on the growth of Poland and Japan’s offshore wind industry. In this energy transition led by offshore wind power, we would like to address the regulatory framework, financial needs, and project opportunities, as well as possibilities for cooperation between Poland and Japan.
PROGRAM
15:00 – 15:20
08:00 – 08:20
Welcome address:
Representatives of Polish and Japanese governments
Two thematic block discussions (1/2)
Block 1 (15:20 – 16:35
/ 08:20 – 09:35)
Debate on Policies and Legislation
Moderator:
Mr. Maciej M. Sokołowski, PhD (University of Tokyo / University of Warsaw)
15:20 – 15:35
/ 08:20 – 08:35
Offshore wind power as an element of the “Energy Policy of Poland until 2040”
Mr. Marcin Ścigan, Director, Department of Renewable Energy Sources, Ministry of Climate and Environment of Poland
15:35 – 15:50
/ 08:35 – 08:50
Energy policy of Japan and offshore wind power
Mr. Masaomi Koyama, Director, International Affairs Office, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, ANRE METI
15:50 – 16:05
/ 08:50 – 09:05
Laws and regulations on offshore wind power in Poland: Act on Promotion of Electricity Generation in Offshore Wind Farms (December 2020)
Mr. Jacek Kozikowski, PhD, Partner, Energy, Natural Resources & Chemicals Practice, Head of Asia desk, Kochański & Partners
16:06 – 16:20
/ 09:05 – 09:20
Laws and regulations on offshore wind power in Japan: Act on Promoting the Utilization of Sea Areas for the Development of Marine Renewable Energy Power Generation Facilities (December 2018)
Mr. Naoaki “Nick” Eguchi, Partner, Baker McKenzie
16:20 – 16:35
/ 09:20 – 09:35
Q & A
Block 2 (16:35– 18:00
/ 09:35 – 10:50)
Debate on Finances and Investments
Moderator:
Mr. Michael Mroczek, Chairman, European Business Council in Japan
16:35 – 16:50
/ 09:35 – 10:50)
Review of offshore wind projects in Poland
Ms. Kamila Tarnacka, Vicepresident, Polish Wind Energy Association
16:50 – 17:05
/ 09:50 – 10:05)
Review of offshore wind projects in Japan
Mr. Yoshinori Ueda, General Manager, Japan Wind Power Association
17:05 – 17:20
/ 10:05 – 10:20)
Financing offshore wind under EU Green Deal
Mr. Alexandre Affre, Deputy Director General, Business Europe
17:20 – 17:35
/ 10:20 – 10:35)
17:20 – 17:35 / 10:20 – 10:35
Japanese investments in offshore wind industry
Mr. Satoshi Mikita, Deputy Director General, New Energy and Power Finance Department 1, Infrastructure and Environment Finance Group, Japan Bank for International Cooperation
17:35 – 17:50
/ 10:35 – 10:50)
Q & A
