[Japan] J-Power Began Commercial Operation of Nikaho No.2 Windfarm

Tokyo-based Japanese power producer J-POWER[1] began commercial operation of the new Nikaho No.2 wind farm in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture on January 24, 2020. J-POWER began construction of the Nikaho No.2 wind farm in July 2017, and connected it to the grid to begin testing in March 2019.

This is J-POWER’s second wind farm in Nikaho City, following the Nikahokogen wind farm; it is also the third wind farm in Akita Prefecture. Currently, J-POWER operates 24 wind farms across Japan. The Nikaho No.2 wind farm produces 41.4 GW of electricity, increasing the combined capacity of J-POWER wind farms in Japan from 489.16 GW to 530.56 GW.

Between J-POWER’s two wind farms that are under construction in Japan and one offshore wind farm under construction overseas, J-POWER’s total domestic and international capacity will reach 830.942 GW. Leveraging its experience and knowledge, J-POWER will continue to develop and deploy renewable energy sources, including wind power.[2]

[1] http://www.jpower.co.jp/english/company_info/operations_in_japan/

[2] https://www.jpower.co.jp/news_release/2020/01/news200124.html?rss=news