MHI Vestas has confirmed a turbine order with the Akita Offshore Wind Corporation for the combined 140MW Akita Noshiro offshore wind project off Japan.
The deal for the supply of 33 V117-4.2MW machines was reported in the subscriber-only newsletter reNEWS in February.
The development comprises two projects – the Akita and Noshiro offshore wind farms – jointly referred to as the Akita Noshiro offshore wind farm project.
Installation on fixed-bottom foundations is expected to start in 2022, and will include a maximum 20-year service and maintenance agreement, subject to the options being exercised.
Akita will comprise 13 turbines, while Noshiro will host 20 machines.
Electricity from the projects will be fed through both the Akita and Noshiro ports in Akita Prefecture, with an expected output of 55MW at Akita Port and 84MW at Noshiro Port.
MHI Vestas chief sales officer Henrik Jensen said: “We are pleased to secure the firm order to support AOW in their development of the Akita Noshiro offshore wind farm project.
“As Japan progresses towards a clean energy future powered by offshore wind, MHI Vestas and our parent companies, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Vestas, are ready to play our part. We’re looking forward to delivering the Akita and Noshiro wind farms with Marubeni and the rest of the AOW partners.”
AOW president and chief executive Keiji Okagaki said: “We are honoured to place a firm order of 33 V117-4.2 MW turbines with MHI Vestas for the Akita Noshiro offshore wind farm project.
“We have selected the reliable wind turbines of MHI Vestas, which have plenty of operational record worldwide.
“MHI Vestas’ supply record, and the service and maintenance they will provide is highly valued by us. They have also supported our project finance arrangement for the first commercial base offshore wind project in Japan.”
Akita Offshore Wind Corporation is a special purpose company led by Marubeni Corporation, with additional Japanese project sponsors providing development support.