The consortium of companies led by Renova and consists of Cosmo Eco Power, JR-EAST Energy Development, and, Tohoku Electric Power has selected Kajima Corporation as the project’s contractor in charge of the construction of the Akita Yurihonjo offshore wind farm.
Through the Akita Yurihonjo Offshore Wind GK (AYOW), the wind farm will be composed of MHI Vestas wind turbines with a total generating capacity of around 700 MW. The project has been in development as early as 2015.
The construction of the plant is expected to start in 2021 with the target completion by 2024.
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June 11, 2020
Commercial operation achieved on Sonnedix 32.9 MW Iwate Miyako Mega-solar PV Plant
Sonnedix’s 32.9 MW Iwate Miyako Mega-solar PV Plant, located in Yamada-machi and Miyako-city, Iwate prefecture, achieved commercial operation on 3 June 2020. This is the second large scale solar...
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June 09, 2020
Tohoku Electric joins SB Energy, Total Solar International in 51.6 MW Miyagi Osato Solar Park
Japanese utility Tohoku Electric Power has completed the acquisition of a 45% stake in the 51.6 MW Miyagi Osato Solar Park operated by Miyagi Osato Solar Park GK. The facility is loca...
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May 29, 2020
Sumitomo Electric Industries completes construction of 121.6 MW Tsugaru wind complex in Aomori prefecture
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has completed the construction of the largest wind farm in Japan. Wind Farm Tsugaru, with a total output of 121.6 MW, is established in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefect...
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May 28, 2020
Tokyo Gas Co invests about US$22mn in Principle Power
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. has become one of the primary investors and shareholders of Principle Power, Inc. after it has invested more than JPY2 billion (US$18.58 million). Principle Power is a...
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May 26, 2020
Baker McKenzie advises Ishikari Bioenergy LLC on a biomass power generation project in Ishikari City
Baker & McKenzie has advised Ishikari Bioenergy LLC in connection with its involvement in a biomass power generation joint venture in Ishikari City, Hokkaido, Japan. Ishikari Bioenergy LLC is fou...
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