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SINGAPORE, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Vestas has secured an order for the 113 MW Sumita Tono Wind Farm in Japan with

Green Power Sumita Tono GK. With the site located in complex mountainous

terrain in the Iwate prefecture, the order demonstrates how Vestas can leverage

its industry-leading siting, project management and technology capabilities to

deliver site-specific solutions in all conditions.

Vestas has developed a customised tower solution for the project to accommodate

the site's challenging transport, wind and seismic load conditions, and it will

feature the tallest hub heights for any wind turbines above 4 MW rating in the

country, unlocking new wind resources at higher and more consistent wind

speeds. Developed by Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI), the order will

include supply and supervision of installation of 27 Vestas V117-4.2 MW

turbines of which 23 will be installed on 114-meter towers and the other four

on 94-meter towers.

It will be the first collaboration between Vestas and GPI, which is the

Japanese partner of U.S based Pattern Energy Group LP that since 2004 has been

focused on developing, constructing, and operating renewable projects in Japan.

"We are pleased to partner with GPI with this landmark order in Japan," said

Purvin Patel, President and CEO of Vestas Asia Pacific, "With this order, we

remain committed to contribute to Japan's net zero goal and it also

demonstrates our capabilities to tailor the best solution for our customers."

"It is through the continued support and teamwork of various stakeholders and

local government that the project was able to reach commencement of

construction; a process in which Vestas played a vital role." said Mitsuru

Sakaki, President of GPI. "We would like to thank Vestas for this cooperation,

on a particularly challenging project, and look forward to further long term

collaboration to continue to push the Japanese wind industry to greater levels

of efficiency and optimization as we work to bring Japan's sustainable energy

targets closer."

Vestas will also deliver a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000)

service agreement for the wind farm, providing an energy-based availability

guarantee to ensure optimised performance and long-term business case certainty

for the customer.

Delivery of the turbines will begin in the first quarter of 2022, with

commissioning is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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 136 GW of wind turbines in 84 countries,

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

industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 117 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 29,000 employees are bringing the world

sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.

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About Green Power Investment Corporation

Green Power Investment Corporation has been involved in the operation,

construction, and development of renewable energy since its foundation in 2004.

The founder and the current chairman Mr. Toshio Hori is a symbolic pioneer of

developing the renewable business industry in Japan and our executive

managements and development team have a long and successful history of

corporation with both domestic and international stakeholders. Furthermore, in

2015, we welcomed a partnership with the Pattern Energy Group, which has not

only a deep understanding of Japan's renewable energy but also a shared vision

of local development through community engagement, and together built a system

that can effectively leverage their long-standing knowledge and network.

As early as 2007, GPI began to develop offshore wind which is a focus of

Japanese government policy as an effective solution to shift the main power

generation resource to renewable energy. We have begun the construction of

Ishikariwan shinko offshore wind project (112MW) targeting commissioning in

2023 for the leading offshore wind project in Japan, giving GPI real local

offshore wind experience, and a position within Japan as one of the earliest

developers to move to offshore wind. In addition, we recently completed the

construction of the onshore wind farm "Wind Farm Tsugaru (121MW) " the biggest

wind farm in Japan, which began operation in Spring of 2020. We are working to

build the energy source which will be a key strength of the local regions while

keeping their cultural values.

We will realize the shift to a more sustainable society by respecting the

communication with regional people together with colleagues sharing the ideas

and values.

For further information about Green Power Investment Corporation, please visit:

https://greenpower.co.jp/ourcompany/

SOURCE:  Vestas Asia Pacific