Vestas Enters Japan With a 315 MW Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Wind Farm Order

• Vestas wins a 315 MW order for the Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Wind Farm in Japan. 
• 21 flagship V236-15.0 MW turbines with advanced features. 
• To be developed by four leading Japanese energy companies.
• Marking the Vestas's first deployment of these turbines in the Asia Pacific region.  
• Vestas is highly ambitious in Renewable Energy for India, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, and Australia. 
• Me. Petal has been Appointed for the significance of the Asia Pacific in the coming decades

"We aim to contribute to Japan’s carbon-neutral goal and support Akita’s economic revitalization.”  ⸺Atsushi Uehara, CEO of Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy LLC. Photo: Universal

Vestas entered Asia Pacific in the last time of 2024 with an order of 315 MW for the Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Wind Farm in Akita Prefecture, Japan. Four Japanese energy companies are developing the project: Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy LLC, JERA Co., Inc., Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-Power), Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc., and ITOCHU Corp.

This Offshore Wind Farm features 21 Vestas’ flagship V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbine, known for its world-class technology, designed to ensure optimal performance over the turbines' lifetime and a long-term service agreement. This is Vestas’ first firm order for its V236-15.0 MW wind turbines in the Asia Pacific region, a significant milestone for the company. Additionally, it is the first firm order for a project developed under the Japanese government’s offshore wind auction based on the Renewable Energy Offshore Area Utilization Act. The turbine received type certification last year, ensuring safety and reliability. Since its launch, Vestas has secured more than 6 GW of firm orders worldwide, confirming the turbine’s competitiveness in the global offshore market.

“We are honored to partner with JERA, J-POWER, Tohoku EPCO, and ITOCHU on this groundbreaking project, providing our industry-leading offshore wind technology,” said Purvin Patel, President of Vestas Asia Pacific. “This milestone signifies our continued commitment to advancing clean energy solutions in the Asia Pacific region and strengthening the offshore wind market.” Atsushi Uehara, CEO of Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy LLC, expressed excitement about the collaboration, saying, “We are delighted to be working with Vestas on this important project. By successfully delivering and operating this project, we aim to contribute to Japan’s carbon-neutral goal and support Akita’s economic revitalization.” 

This milestone signifies our continued commitment to advancing clean energy solutions in the Asia Pacific and strengthening the offshore wind market.

⸺ Purvin Patel

Why Vestas Enters Japan's Clean Energy Market?

Henrik Andersen, CEO of vestas. Photo: Vestas

At first, the CEO of the Vestus Asia Pacific is something to talk about. There is a reasonable reason for Vestas Purvin Patel to be appointed as Asia Pacific's regional president. Vestus thinks the demand for renewable energy will increase significantly across Asia in the coming decades, including main markets like India, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, and Australia. They believe that to provide the right solution to customers, to meet this demand and their footprints in this area.

Mr Patel will play a key role in this process with his strong commercial and operational skills, running a more powerful and more integrated regional setup in Asia Pacific. He has joined Vestas with the experience of more than 25 years as the CEO of ISS UK and Ireland for more than 25 years of commercial and operational leadership. During his time on the ISS, Patel served as Country Manager and Chief Executive Officer of ISS Facility Services India, employing approximately 60,000 staff, and was responsible for managing key strategic and transformation projects at the board level.

This Offshore is located off the coast of Oga City, Katagami City, and Akita City, the project is expected to begin turbine delivery in 2026, with commissioning scheduled for 2027. The wind farm is expected to begin operations in June 2028.

How V236-15.0 MW Sets A World Recod in Wind Power

V236-15.0 MW™, Photo: Vestas

The V236-15.0 MW™ sets the world record for most power output in 24 hours. Let’s see why this model of Vestas turbine is impressive. This model is significant for its exceptional power and scale.

The V236-15.0 MW™ is a state-of-the-art wind turbine that boasts a rated power output of 15 MW, making it a powerful option for both onshore and offshore wind energy projects, featuring a massive rotor diameter of 236 m with a swept area of ​​43,742 m², and optimizing for maximum energy capture. For operating range, it starts at a cut-in speed of 3.0 m/s can withstand sustained wind speeds of up to 57.0 m/s, and cuts out at 31.0 m/s, operating efficiently across a wide range of wind speeds. The turbine’s advanced rotor blade technology, made from glass and carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy, ensures durability and aerodynamic performance, making it so powerful.

In terms of innovative power conversion, the turbine is equipped with a 3-stage planetary gearbox and a permanent magnet generator, providing reliable power conversion at a maximum speed of 400 U/min, and features a four-quadruple IGBT in the turbine’s grid connection, which can support operation at 50/60 Hz for global compatibility.

Installed in 2022, the turbine represents a modern engineering marvel designed to provide sustainable energy solutions. Its steel tubular tower, designed with a conical shape that allows for site-specific customization for different installation environments, sets it apart from other Vestas turbines. Its robust design and versatile application potential make it an ideal choice for using renewable energy in even the most demanding situations.