MHI Vestas has confirmed it has been selected as preferred turbine supplier for the 220MW Hibikinada offshore wind farm off the coast of Japan.
The Japanese-Danish manufacturer will deliver V174-9.5MW units to the project, marking the debut for the model in the Asia Pacific region.
MHI Vestas, which has established a local entity in Tokyo to manage construction and service activities in Japan, said it is looking the lineage of parent company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to accelerate activity in the market.
“It is a great honour for MHI Vestas Offshore Wind to be confirmed as preferred wind turbine supplier for the Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm off the southwest coast of Japan,” said MHI Vestas chief executive Philippe Kavafyan.
“Relying on our strong parent company, MHI, we will bring our flagship V174-9.5 MW technology and recognized offshore wind experience to serve Japan’s ambitious renewable energy development plans.”
The project is being developed by Hibiki Wind Energy, a consortium of five partners.
Hibikinada is the first awarded, commercial-scale project to be announced in Japan.