Vestas recently received a 315 MW order for the Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Wind Project in Akita Prefecture, Japan. Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy LLC., a consortium consisting of JERA Co., Inc., Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER), Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Tohoku EPCO), and ITOCHU Corp. are developing the project.
This marks Vestas’ first firm order for its V236-15.0 MW turbine in the Asia Pacific region, as well as the first firm order for a project to be developed under the Japanese government’s offshore wind auctions based on the Renewable Energy Sea Area Utilization Act. The order includes 21 V236-15.0 MW turbines as well as a long-term service agreement designed to ensure optimized performance of the assets.
“We are honored to partner with JERA, J-POWER, Tohoku EPCO, and ITOCHU on this landmark project for Asia Pacific’s offshore wind industry and provide them with our flagship offshore wind technology,” said Purvin Patel, President of Vestas Asia Pacific. “This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing clean-energy solutions and building the long-term future of the offshore wind market in the Asia Pacific region.”
“We are delighted to work with Vestas for this significant project,” said Atsushi Yuihara, representative executive officer at Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy LLC.
“Through successful delivery and operation of the project, we will contribute to a carbon neutral society in Japan and the revitalization of Akita’ local economy.”
Vestas’ flagship offshore wind turbine, the V236-15.0 MW is built on world-class technology and received its type certification last year, ensuring safety and quality. Since its launch, Vestas has secured more than 6 GW of firm orders, proving the turbine variant’s competitiveness across offshore markets. The project site is off the coast of Oga, Katagami, and Akita in Akita prefecture. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2026, while commissioning is planned in 2027. The wind farm is scheduled to begin operations in June 2028.
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