GE has introduced its 2.85-103 wind turbine for Japan, specifically designed for higher turbulence wind conditions and typhoon class wind speeds and lighting beyond the current IEC standard.
Featuring 2.85-megawatt rated power and 103-meter rotor diameter the wind turbines can generate high power output for constrained areas, GE said.
Japan is a growing market for wind energy. The 2.85-103 wind turbine also meets the Japanese requirements for lightning protection across all Japan regions and complies with Japan Electric Utility Industry Law and Japanese construction and building codes.
One hundred 2.85-103 wind turbines have the ability to generate the equivalent power needs of approximately 200,000 average homes in Japan, GE said.
Japan has set a new target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 3.8 percent from 2005 to 2020. The country plans to invest $110 billion over five years from private and public sources to develop environmental and energy technologies.
Japan has also announced plans to provide about $16 billion in the next three years to help developing countries address climate change and to launch a satellite to monitor emissions in Asia.