GE to provide 66 MW of wind power to Japan’s Akita region

• 6 years ago (2017-06-22)
• David Flin

Asia 851 Wind 239

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GE Renewable Energy has announced an agreement with Shimizu Corporation to supply 22 3.2-103 wind turbines for the Akita Katagami wind farm in the Akita prefecture in northern Japan. A Special Purpose Company (SPC) made up of Venti Japan, Mitsubishi Power Corporation, and C-Tech will operate the wind farm once it is commissioned.

The project will provide 66 MW. The deal also includes a 15-year service agreement for the wind farm, and GE will establish a satellite facility for service and maintenance in Akita. The service and maintenance agreement also includes digital solution proposals over the course of the contract.

The Akita Katagami wind farm will have Japan’s largest class of wind turbines, which will feature strengthened drive trains, upgraded electrical systems, advanced lightning protection, and reinforced towers and blades. Commercial operation of the plant is scheduled to begin in May 2020.

GE has over 400 wind turbines installed or under construction in Japan.