Vestas has secured a 134 MW order from Invenergy for the Inaniwa wind power centre in Iwate Prefecture in Japan. It is Vestas’ largest onshore order to date in the Japanese market. The order includes the supply and installation supervision of 32 V117-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 … Continue reading Vestas secures its largest onshore wind power plant to date in Japan with 134 MW order from Invenergy
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Japan can raise renewable energy share to 80% by 2035
Japan could boost the share of renewable energy in its electricity production to 80 percent by fiscal 2035 by expanding the use of storage batteries and enhancing regional power grid cooperation, a Japanese think tank said in a recent study. Japan could achieve a sharp increase in the share of renewables in its power generation … Continue reading Japan can raise renewable energy share to 80% by 2035
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Japan tests floating platforms that generate solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the sea
With little land available for renewable energy production, Japan begins installing floating solar panels in the sea in an experimental project.In Japan, a pilot project to obtain marine solar energy begins to operate from floating platforms with photovoltaic (PV) panels in Tokyo Bay. In a country known for its scarcity of land, thinking about solar … Continue reading Japan tests floating platforms that generate solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the sea
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Japan added 4 GW of PV in 2023, a slight decrease compared to 2022 values.
Japan is a leader in solar photovoltaic innovation. While ill-considered tariffs and silicon shortages have slowed domestic manufacturing and production, tensions between the United States and China could give Japan the opportunity to grow its solar industry.Japan’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry would seem enviable for countries committed to a successful energy transition.Japan’s solar PV capacity … Continue reading Japan added 4 GW of PV in 2023, a slight decrease compared to 2022 values.
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Iberdrola is awarded a 375 MW offshore wind energy project in Japan
Iberdrola, in a consortium with Japan Renewable Energy Corporation and Tohoku Electric Power, has been awarded a 375 megawatt (MW) offshore wind farm that will be located off the coast of Happo Town and Noshiro City, in the Akita prefecture (Japan). The project, put out to tender by the Japanese Government, will be made up … Continue reading Iberdrola is awarded a 375 MW offshore wind energy project in Japan
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Invenergy uses GE Vernova wind turbines to commission first onshore wind energy center in Japan
Project in Rusutsu, Hokkaido Japan reached commercial operation using 15 of GE Vernova’s 4.2-117 wind turbines. Total installed capacity of approximately 63 MW can provide power for the equivalent of 35,000 households on an annual basis. Invenergy and GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business (NYSE: GE) announced today that they have reached commercial operation date (COD) … Continue reading Invenergy uses GE Vernova wind turbines to commission first onshore wind energy center in Japan
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GE Vernova, Kandenko and Cosmo Eco Power to develop onshore wind farm in Fukushima, Japan
Signed Turbine Supply Agreement for 28 units of GE Vernova’s 3.2-103 wind turbine and long-term Full Service Agreement. Total installed capacity is approximately 90 MW, which can meet the power demand of an estimated 50,000 households on an annual basis. Wind turbines will power Abukuma South Wind Power LLC in Fukushima, Japan with support from … Continue reading GE Vernova, Kandenko and Cosmo Eco Power to develop onshore wind farm in Fukushima, Japan
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Japan launches major offshore wind auctions
In a significant step towards the development of renewable energy, the Japanese government has launched a third round of auctions. The goal is to select developers for two new offshore wind energy areas in the northern region of Japan. Together, these areas have a combined capacity of 1.05 gigawatts (GW), marking a notable jump in … Continue reading Japan launches major offshore wind auctions
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GE’s Newly Unveiled 18 MW Wind Turbine Will Work Offshore Japan
GE Renewable Energy has recently unveiled its innovative 18 MW wind turbine, which will be installed offshore Japan. The enormous dimensions and impressive capabilities of this turbine mark a significant advance in renewable energy technology. With a rotor diameter of 220 meters, the turbine can produce enough clean energy to power thousands of homes. GE … Continue reading GE’s Newly Unveiled 18 MW Wind Turbine Will Work Offshore Japan
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RWE secures 684-megawatt project together with Mitsui and Osaka Gas in Japanese offshore wind energy auction
Wind farm to be located off the coast of the cities of Murakami and Tainai, Niigata Prefecture Partnership represents a strong combination of long-term expertise in offshore wind and knowledge of the local market.RWE Offshore Wind Japan Murakami-Tainai K.K. has been selected in a consortium together with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui”) and Osaka Gas … Continue reading RWE secures 684-megawatt project together with Mitsui and Osaka Gas in Japanese offshore wind energy auction
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Vestas wins 46 MW wind power order in Japan
Vestas has secured a 46 MW repowering order with Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation for the Eurus Kamaishi wind farm in Iwate prefecture, Japan. The order includes the supply and supervision of the installation of 11 units of V117-4.2 MW wind turbines. Vestas will also offer a multi-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service for … Continue reading Vestas wins 46 MW wind power order in Japan
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Vestas has secured a 38 MW order with Todo Corporation for the Iwaki Miwa wind farm in Fukushima prefecture, Japan. Owned by JR East Energy Development Co., Ltd., the wind farm will be built by Todo Corporation and will feature nine V117-4.2 MW wind turbines. Vestas will also offer 20 years of Active Output Management … Continue reading Vestas wins 38 MW wind power order in Japan
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The potential for the development of offshore wind energy in Japan
Japan’s energy market has been undergoing a significant transformation in recent years, with the government pushing for a greater reliance on renewable energy sources. This shift has been driven by a combination of factors, including the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the desire to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, and the aftermath of … Continue reading The potential for the development of offshore wind energy in Japan
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Wind energy: Toshiba and GE create Japanese supply chain for offshore wind turbines
Toshiba aims to form a supply chain for offshore wind turbines in Japan, Nikkei has learned, with an eye toward creating a network of 100 suppliers with General Electric. The partners will provide assistance ranging from developing components to production, soliciting smaller companies in such areas as Akita, in Japan’s northwest, that have conditions suited for offshore wind power. … Continue reading Wind energy: Toshiba and GE create Japanese supply chain for offshore wind turbines
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Vestas wins an order for 55 MW of wind power in Japan
Vestas has won a 55 MW order with RENOVA, Inc. for the Reihoku Amakusa onshore wind farm in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Vestas will supply 13 Vestas V117-4.2 MW wind turbines to the project. The wind turbines will be installed with a tall tower solution with hub heights of 112 meters to unlock new wind resources … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 55 MW of wind power in Japan
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Wind industry aims to provide a third of Japan’s power by 2050
Japan’s wind power body has set a mid-century goal to increase capacity to 140 gigawatts (GW) from less than 5 GW now, it said on Monday, to meet a third of the country’s electricity demand and help it to hit its 2050 carbon neutrality target. Offshore wind is meant to be central to Japan’s expansion … Continue reading Wind industry aims to provide a third of Japan’s power by 2050
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Vestas secures 238 MW order for offshore wind project in Japan
Vestas has secured a 238 MW order from Hibiki Wind Energy for the Kitakyushu-Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm Project located off the coast of Kitakyushu city, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. The order includes supply and installation of 25 V174-9.5 MW wind turbines as well as long-term Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement for the wind … Continue reading Vestas secures 238 MW order for offshore wind project in Japan
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Japan eyes offshore wind power beyond territorial waters
Japan is considering expanding locations of offshore wind farms from outside its territorial waters to the country’s exclusive economic zone in a bid to jump-start the industry. Currently, offshore wind farms are limited to territorial waters about 22 kilometers from the coast. This would be expanded to the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) located 200 nautical miles, or about 370 km, from the coast. … Continue reading Japan eyes offshore wind power beyond territorial waters
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Tokyo Gas starts joint evaluation of Fukushima offshore wind project
Japan’s Tokyo Gas 9531.T and Shinobuyama Fukushima Power Co have started to evaluate a floating wind power project off the coast of Fukushima, Tokyo Gas said on Friday, as Japan seeks to replace lost nuclear power facilities. Japan has accelerated its switch to renewable energy after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power station disaster forced it … Continue reading Tokyo Gas starts joint evaluation of Fukushima offshore wind project
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Japan begins soliciting bids for 4 offshore wind power projects
The government on Wednesday began soliciting companies to operate offshore wind power generation projects in four designated areas around the country. Several dozen companies including major power utilities, general trading houses and oil wholesalers are expected to file applications by the deadline at the end of June 2023. The move is part of Japan’s efforts … Continue reading Japan begins soliciting bids for 4 offshore wind power projects
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