GE Vernova announces order to provide onshore wind turbines for Eurus projects in Aomori, Japan
GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business secured an order for 14 wind turbines for two Japanese wind farms. The projects, expected to reach commercial operations in 2028, are located near Higashidori, Aomori.
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- Iwaya and Shitsukari wind farms will be powered by 14 units of GE Vernova’s onshore wind turbines
- Projects support Japan’s renewable energy goals
- Deals will bring total amount of energy being supplied by GE Vernova onshore wind turbines in Japan to 1.8 GW
The projects will enable both companies to support Japan’s goal of increasing the share of the national electricity mix from renewable energy from 36% to 38% by 2030, as outlined by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s 6th National Electricity Mix. The announcement represents the fourth time that GE Vernova has announced an order or milestone in Japan since the beginning of 2024, and will bring the total amount of energy being supplied in the country by GE Vernova wind turbines to 1.8 GW.
Gilan Sabatier, Chief Commercial Officer, GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business said, “We appreciate the trust that Eurus has shown in our GE Vernova technology. We are pleased to be able to support them on this project and look forward to continuing to enhance our relationship with them as they work to bring online more renewable energy both in Japan and globally.”
Masaru Akiyoshi, Executive Vice President, Eurus Energy Holdings said, “We are excited to deliver another operating renewable energy project in Japan. We are grateful for the people of Higashidori Village, Aomori, the administrative agencies, all partners and stakeholders who support this project. We look forward to working with GE Vernova to build this new wind farm in Aomori to provide renewable energy, building on our existing collaboration”.
GE Vernova's Onshore wind business has a total installed base of more than 56,000 turbines and nearly 120 GW of installed capacity worldwide. Committed to its customers' success for more than two decades, its product portfolio offers next-generation high-powered turbines at scale that drives decarbonization through high-quality, affordable, and sustainable renewable energy.
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