First cohort of SSE Pacifico Offshore Wind Scholars visited the British Embassy to receive their certificates of completion

9 September 2026

SSE Pacifico (SSEP) in partnership with the MUSUBI Initiative, successfully delivered the Offshore Wind Scholarship Programme for students from high school and the National Institute of Technology (KOSEN) across Japan.

The students’ trip to Scotland

In August 2026, twelve students selected from across Japan travelled to Scotland, where they had the opportunity to experience the forefront of the offshore wind industry through study at the University of Edinburgh and visits to renewable energy facilities developed and operated by SSE.

The programme was established to nurture the next generation of leaders who will thrive in the renewable energy sector, including offshore wind, as well as professionals who will contribute to the sustainable growth of local societies and communities. By providing students studying STEM subjects with a practical learning opportunity in Scotland, one of the world’s leading renewable energy regions, the programme aimed to broaden their understanding of the industry and its future potential. In addition to participating in intensive English classes at the University of Edinburgh, students visited the SSE Glasgow office, the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm Operations and Maintenance Base in Montrose, and the Pitlochry Hydroelectric Dam. These visits allowed them to experience first-hand how renewable energy projects are developed, operated, and maintained.

Throughout the programme, students not only expanded their technical knowledge of offshore wind energy but also strengthened their English communication skills and deepened their understanding of different cultures. The students created and presented a research poster in English, drawing on lessons learned throughout the programme to propose ideas and recommendations addressing future opportunities and challenges facing Japan’s offshore wind industry.

Reporting Session at the Embassy

Following their return to Japan, a Reporting Session was held at the British Embassy Tokyo, where students presented how the knowledge and insights gained in Scotland could contribute to the development of both their local communities and the offshore wind industry. The programme encouraged students to connect their learning with their own future aspirations and with solutions to challenges facing their regions. It also provided new perspectives on the importance of coexistence and collaboration between offshore wind developments and local communities, as well as the need for cooperation among people with diverse skills and backgrounds.