GE For Japan Wind Farm
GE Renewable Energy announced that it has been selected by Green Power Investment (GPI) as the supplier for the Fukaura Wind Farm in Fukaura Town, Nishi Tsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The project, which will feature 19 units of GE’s 4.2-117 onshore wind turbine, represents GE’s third project with GPI in Japan. The deal also includes a 10-year full-service contract with an extension as an option. Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. is supporting the project as a strategic partner in GPI’s projects in Tohoku region.
The Fukaura Wind Farm will operate the onshore wind turbines at 4.2 MW with a rotor diameter of 384 ft. (117 m) and a hub height of 361 ft. (110 m). The installation of the wind turbines at the project site will commence in Q2 2023 and the turbines are targeted to be fully commissioned and operational in 2024. Given the complex site location near Japan’s northwestern sea border, GE 4.2-117 onshore wind turbines minimize environmental impact and cope with extreme weather conditions and Japan’s unique wind environment.
According to the International Energy Agency, Japan’s onshore wind capacity stands at 5.3 GW, but the growth opportunities are clear. Under the Japanese government’s net zero by 2050 roadmap, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) estimates a 15 to 16 GW growth potential for onshore wind by 2030.
