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GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business announced that the Abukuma wind farm has officially reached its Commercial Operation Date (COD) and is now generating electricity. The 147 MW project is powered by 46 of GE Vernova’s 3.2 MW–103m* onshore wind turbines.
Located in the Abukuma region of Fukushima, the wind farm is the largest of its kind in Japan. It is operated by Fukushima Fukko Furyoku, LLC, a joint venture formed by a consortium of nine companies led by Sumitomo Corporation. The project supports ongoing reconstruction efforts in Fukushima following the 2011 disaster and showcases a successful collaboration between international partners, including GE Vernova and Toshiba Corporation.
The wind farm generates enough renewable energy to power approximately 120,000 Japanese households, contributing to local energy resilience and economic revitalization. It also plays a key role in Japan’s broader strategy to increase the share of renewable energy in its national electricity mix from 40% to 50% by 2040, as outlined in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s 7th Strategic Energy Plan.
Abukuma marks the fifth major order or milestone announced by GE Vernova in Japan since the beginning of 2024 and forms part of the 1.8 GW of wind power capacity the company is helping deliver across the country. 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.”
“We are proud to have accomplished this meaningful project together with GE Vernova in Fukushima. We believe this wind farm will contribute to the region’s economic development for years to come, generating local employment opportunities and other positive impacts. From a decarbonization perspective, we also see this project as helping Fukushima Prefecture become a leading region in the adoption of renewable energy on the global stage.” said Hirano Takayuki, Representative, Fukushima Fukko Furyoku, LLC.
