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SINGAPORE, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Vestas has secured a 238 MW order from Hibiki Wind Energy for the

Kitakyushu-Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm Project located off the coast of

Kitakyushu city, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.

The order includes supply and installation of 25 V174-9.5 MW wind turbines as

well as long-term Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement

for the wind farm.

With this project, Vestas will strengthen its position as a leader in offshore

wind energy in Japan, leveraging its experience and expertise established

through the number of offshore wind energy projects in global markets as well

as in Asia Pacific.

"We are delighted to be partnering with Hibiki Wind Energy and provide our

V174-9.5 MW turbines for this important project in Japan's offshore wind energy

development. We remain committed to contribute to Japan's carbon neutrality

goal, through our leading wind energy solutions and strong partnership with our

customers," said Purvin Patel, Vestas Asia Pacific President.

Yutaka Mizumachi, Representative Director and President of Hibiki Wind Energy

said "We selected Vestas because of the high reliability of its wind turbines,

which have been in operation for many years around the world, and also because

of the expectation for local contribution. We hope that the service and

maintenance provided by Vestas will be a catalyst for the revitalisation of the

local economy".

Commissioning is planned for 2025. Once installed, the project will feature the

most powerful wind turbines operating in Japan.  

For media inquiries, please contact:

Megumi Sakuma

Marketing & Communications Manager, Japan

Vestas Japan Co., Ltd.

mgskm@vestas.com

Tel: +81 90 6723 5325

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions.

We design, manufacture, install, and service onshore and offshore wind turbines

across the globe, and with more than 164 GW of wind turbines in 87 countries,

we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our

industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 144 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 28,000 employees are bringing the world

sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.

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About Hibiki Wind Energy Co., Ltd.

Hibiki Wind Energy is a consortium of five companies. Owned by Kyuden Mirai

Energy Co., Inc., Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER), Hokutaku CO.,

LTD., SAIBU GAS CO., LTD., and Kyudenko Corporation, Hibiki Wind Energy will

proceed the Kitakyushu-Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm Project, so that it will

contribute to "Revitalization of the City of Kitakyushu through wind power

business" promoted by the City of Kitakyushu and will be loved by the local

community for long time.

For further information about Hibiki Wind Energy:

https://hibikiwindenergy.co.jp/

SOURCE:  Vestas Asia Pacific