GE Vernova turbines power Japan’s largest onshore wind farm launch

GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business announced that the Abukuma wind farm has begun producing power after reaching its Commercial Operation Date (COD). The 147 MW wind farm is powered by 46 3.2 MW–103m* onshore wind turbines.

The Abukuma wind farm is part of Fukushima Fukko Furyoku, LLC, a joint venture established by a consortium of nine companies, led by Sumitomo Corporation, to develop and operate onshore wind power projects in the Abukuma area of Fukushima as part of the prefecture's reconstruction efforts. The project, under the leadership of Sumitomo Corporation, exemplifies successful international collaboration in support of Japan’s renewable energy expansion, combining GE Vernova’s advanced technology and project leader, Toshiba Corporation’s strong execution capabilities.

The Abukuma wind farm, located in the Abukuma area, is the largest onshore wind farm in Japan. It provides enough electricity to power the equivalent of 120,000 Japanese households. This project plays a pivotal role in advancing Fukushima’s reconstruction efforts following the 2011 incident, contributing to economic revitalization and energy resilience in the region.

The project supports Japan’s goal of increasing the share of the national electricity mix from renewable energy from 40% to 50% by 2040 towards positioning renewable energy as the country’s main power source, as outlined by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s 7th National Electricity Mix. The announcement represents the fifth time that GE Vernova has announced an order or milestone in Japan since the beginning of 2024 and the wind farm is part of 1.8 GW of energy being supplied in the country by GE Vernova wind turbines.

David Hardy, Chief Commercial Officer for GE Vernova’s Wind segment said, “We are pleased to announce the start of operation of this critically important wind farm for Japan along with our consortium members. The Abukuma wind farm is powered by technology that is developed to minimize environmental impact and cope with extreme weather conditions in Japan, reinforcing our commitment to supporting our customers in meeting Japan’s ambitious renewable energy and wind power goals.”

"We are proud to have accomplished this meaningful project together with GE Vernova in Fukushima. We believe this wind farm will contribute to the region’s economic development for years to come, generating local employment opportunities and other positive impacts. From a decarbonization perspective, we also see this project as helping Fukushima Prefecture become a leading region in the adoption of renewable energy on the global stage." said Hirano Takayuki, Representative, Fukushima Fukko Furyoku, LLC.

GE Vernova's Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of approximately 57,000 turbines, with more than 120 GW of installed capacity worldwide. Committed to its customers' success for more than two decades, its product portfolio offers the next-generation, high-powered turbines at scale, driving decarbonization through high-quality, affordable, and sustainable renewable energy.

*GE Vernova’s 3.2 MW turbine with a 103 meter rotor is what is refered to as the 3.2 MW–103m.

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