Kitakyushu skyline, a hub for the offshore wind industry
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Kitakyushu

Japan

Major offshore wind manufacturing and port hub, building on its strengths in heavy industry, engineering, and specialist offshore wind infrastructure. The city plays a key role in supporting offshore wind manufacturing, logistics, and project delivery.

🏗️Development⚙️Engineering🏭Manufacturing🚢Ports & Logistics
€55k
Salary
940k
Population
36/100
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Kitakyushu has established itself as one of Japan's leading offshore wind manufacturing and port hubs, building on its long-standing strengths in steel production, heavy engineering, and maritime industry. Centred around the Port of Kitakyushu, the city is developing specialist…

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Kitakyushu–Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm

Japan
Capacity220 MW
Operational
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Goto Floating Offshore Wind Farm

Japan
Capacity16.8 MW

Hibiki Wind Energy
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