The order includes 21 V236-15.0 MW turbines from Vestas and a service agreement. Credit: Vestas.

Danish wind turbine company Vestas has secured a 315MW order for the Oga Katagami Akita offshore wind project in Akita Prefecture, Japan.

This development involves a consortium led by Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy, featuring industry players such as JERA, Electric Power Development (J-POWER), Tohoku Electric Power (Tohoku EPCO), and ITOCHU.

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The order comprises 21 units of Vestas’ V236-15.0 MW turbines, accompanied by a comprehensive service agreement to guarantee optimised asset performance.

The Oga Katagami Akita offshore wind project, situated off the coasts of Oga, Katagami, and Akita cities, is set for turbine delivery in 2026, commissioning in 2027, and operational commencement in June 2028.

Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy representative executive officer Atsushi Yuihara said: “We are delighted to work with Vestas for this significant project. Through successful delivery and operation of the project, we will contribute to a carbon neutral society in Japan and the revitalisation of Akita’ local economy.”

The order marks the first inaugural firm order for Vestas’ V236-15.0 MW turbine in the Asia Pacific and the first for a project being developed under Japan’s Renewable Energy Sea Area Utilisation Act.

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Vestas’ V236-15.0 MW turbine achieved type certification last year, affirming its safety. The turbine already secured more than 6GW of firm orders.

Vestas Asia Pacific president Purvin Patel said: “We are honoured 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.

“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.”

Vestas boasts over 185GW of wind turbines installed in 88 countries and manages more than 154GW under service.