SINGAPORE, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestas reinforces its leading role in Japan's renewable energy market with 47 MW order and continues to support the country's ambition of installing 10 GW of wind energy by 2030. The order includes supply and installation of 13 V117-3.45 MW turbines, delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode, as well as a service agreement.
"Japan's energy market has undergone significant changes over the past few years, and wind is becoming a much more important energy source. Vestas has been the market leader in Japan for many years and continues to support the efforts to reach the country's renewable energy targets. With Vestas' experience in the market, and our expertise in developing customized solutions to fit the needs of customers, I look forward to being a big part of the further development of the Japanese renewable energy market," said Clive Turton, President of Vestas Asia Pacific.
Vestas installed its first turbines in Japan in 1995 and has since then installed a total of more than 532 MW, making Vestas the leading wind energy solution provider in the Japanese market.
The project and customer are undisclosed at the customer's request.
For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Foo
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications, Asia Pacific
Tel: +65 9645 4558
Mail: FOHKH@vestas.com
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with 92 GW of wind turbines in 79 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 78 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas' more than 23,900 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
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