Eurus Energy and GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business are collaborating on the development of two wind farms in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The projects, named Iwaya and Shitsukari, will be located near Higashidori in northern Japan. The wind farms will use a total of 14 wind turbine units supplied by GE Vernova.
According to Eurus, the projects are scheduled to become operational in 2028. Once completed, the wind farms are expected to contribute to Japan’s renewable energy goals. These goals are part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry’s 6th National Electricity Mix, which aims to increase the share of renewable energy in Japan’s electricity mix from 36% to 38% by 2030.
Wind power projects have been steadily growing in Japan as the country works to expand its renewable energy capacity. Among other recent projects is the Akita Noshiro Offshore Wind Farm. This project became operational in December 2022 and has an installed capacity of 140 megawatts (MW). It is Japan’s first large-scale offshore wind farm and consists of 33 turbines.
Another project is the Kashima Port Offshore Wind Farm in Ibaraki Prefecture, which began commercial operations in 2023. This facility has a total capacity of 220 MW, making it one of the largest offshore wind projects in the country.
Onshore wind projects are also increasing. The Setana Osato Wind Farm in Hokkaido was completed in 2021 with a capacity of 50 MW. It uses advanced turbines designed to maximize energy output in areas with lower wind speeds.
The renewable energy sector in Japan is seeing growth in response to government policies aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Wind and solar energy are being prioritized to meet emissions reduction targets and ensure a stable energy supply
