GE Renewable Energy and Green Power Investment to develop onshore wind farm in Japan

JAPAN - The installation of the wind turbines at the project site should commence in 2023 and the turbines are targeted to be fully commissioned and operational in 2024.

GE Renewable Energy has announced that they have been selected by Green Power Investment (GPI) as the supplier for the Fukaura Wind Farm in Japan. The project, which will feature 19 units of GE's onshore wind turbine, represents GE's third project with GPI in Japan.

Mitsuru Sakaki, President of GPI, said: "Construction on this project was made possible due to continued support and teamwork of various stakeholders and local government including a significant effort by GE. We thank GE for its commitment to our goal of a wind power project that will harness the region's resource, the wind, and build the region's future. We look forward to working with GE to establish a long-term collaboration to further increase the level of efficiency and optimization to move Japan closer to its sustainable energy goals."

According to GE Renewable Energy, the Fukaura Wind Farm will operate the onshore wind turbines at 4.2 MW with a rotor diameter of 117 m (0.073 miles) and a hub height of 110 m (0.068 miles). Given the complex site location near Japan's northwestern sea border, GE onshore wind turbines are optimized to minimize environmental impact and cope with extreme weather conditions and Japan's unique wind environment.

The installation of the wind turbines at the project site should commence in 2023 and the turbines are targeted to be fully commissioned and operational in 2024.

Source: GE Renewable Energy