The 147MW Abukama wind farm in Japan has begun commercial operation.
The wind farm features 46 of GE Vernova’s 3.2 MW–103m wind turbines.
The wind farm, located in the Abukuma area, is one of the largest wind farms in Japan.
This project is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing Fukushima’s reconstruction efforts following the 2011 incident, contributing to economic revitalisation 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.
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.”
