147 MW Onshore wind farm in Japan begins commercial operation
GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business announced that the 147 MW Abukuma wind farm has begun producing power after reaching its Commercial Operation Date (COD).
The project is located in the Abukuma area and consists of 46 3.2 MW–103 m onshore wind turbines, which are capable of generating enough electricity to power the equivalent of 120,000 Japanese households.
The wind farm is part of Fukushima Fukko Furyoku, LLC, a joint venture established by a consortium of nine companies, led by Sumitomo Corporation. 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 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.
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