The Rusutsu wind farm, located in Rusutsu Village, Hokkaido, marks an important milestone for Invenergy in Japan. At an altitude of 800 meters, the site incorporates 15 GE Vernova turbines, each producing up to 4.2 MW. This facility contributes to the region’s capacity to generate renewable energy, despite geographical and climatic challenges such as heavy snowfalls.
Environmental impact and local support
Providing enough energy for 35,000 Japanese homes, the project also reduces carbon emissions by 64,000 tonnes a year. Masa Oya, from Invenergy, emphasized the crucial role played by Rusutsu Village residents, administrative agencies, GE Vernova and Kajima Corporation in the realization of this project. The company expresses its gratitude for the local support and pledges to continue providing clean energy solutions in Japan.
Invenergy’s expertise in clean energy infrastructure
Invenergy’s Bryan Schueler commented that the start of commercial operations at Rusutsu demonstrates Invenergy’s unique experience in building clean energy infrastructure worldwide. The Rusutsu Wind Power Center illustrates Invenergy’s innovation and ability to offer competitive energy options that meet the needs of the Japanese market.
Invenergy’s commitment to Japan’s energy goals
Operating in Japan for over ten years, Invenergy developed and operated a series of solar projects before moving into wind power with the Rusutsu Center. This initiative reaffirms Invenergy’s commitment to supporting Japan’s clean energy goals. With the recent appointment of Masa Oya to head operations in Japan, Invenergy continues to develop its portfolio of wind power projects in the country.
The Rusutsu Wind Farm is representative of Invenergy’s efforts to increase the share of renewable energy in Japan’s energy mix. This project underlines not only the importance of technological innovation and collaboration between the public and private sectors, but also the growing potential of wind power in Japan in the face of global climate challenges.
