, Japan

Tohoku Electric Power joins 700MW Akita Yurihonjo offshore wind project

The project is slated to start in 2021.

Japanese electric services firm Tohoku Electric Power has participated as a new joint investor in Akita Yurihonjo Offshore Wind GK, an announcement by renewable energy developer and power producer RENOVA Inc. revealed.

The Akita Yurihonjo Offshore Wind Power Generation Project is planned to have a power generating capacity of approximately 700MW, making it one of the largest offshore wind farms in Japan.

Tohoku Electric Power will be joining the project sponsors RENOVA, Eco Power and JR - EAST Energy Development.

RENOVA is said to be engaging in dialogues with local residents, fishermen and other local industries, whilst at the same time conducting environmental impact assessments and various other surveys.

The project is slated to start in FY2021, whilst its sequential operational commencement is scheduled for FY2024 onwards. 

Join Asian Power community
Since you're here...

...there are many ways you can work with us to advertise your company and connect to your customers. Our team can help you dight and create an advertising campaign, in print and digital, on this website and in print magazine.

We can also organize a real life or digital event for you and find thought leader speakers as well as industry leaders, who could be your potential partners, to join the event. We also run some awards programmes which give you an opportunity to be recognized for your achievements during the year and you can join this as a participant or a sponsor.

Let us help you drive your business forward with a good partnership!