GE Vernova signs deal to supply 29.4 MW of wind turbines for Eurus Energy’s Hiyamizutouge project in Aomori, Japan
On September 15, 2026, GE Vernova announced that its Onshore Wind business signed an agreement with Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation to supply seven 4.2 MW-117m wind turbines for a 29.4 MW wind farm in Mutsu City and Higashidori Village, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. The deal also includes a two-year service agreement with an option for a two-year extension.
The project — known as the Eurus Hiyamizutouge Wind Farm — marks another chapter in the two companies’ ongoing partnership in Japan’s renewable energy sector.
GE Vernova and Eurus Energy agree on 29.4 MW wind supply deal
The September 15 announcement confirms a deal that was actually booked in the second quarter of 2026. Seven 4.2 MW-117m turbines will power the Eurus Hiyamizutouge Wind Farm, spread across Mutsu City and Higashidori Village in Aomori Prefecture — a region in Japan’s northern Tohoku area long recognized for its wind resources.
The Hiyamizutouge project adds 29.4 MW of clean capacity in a prefecture with room to grow its wind footprint — one piece of a much larger national puzzle.
The agreement goes beyond hardware. A two-year service contract is included, and Eurus Energy holds an option to extend that arrangement by another two years — giving the project a built-in maintenance pathway before construction even begins.
Masaru Akiyoshi, Representative Director and Executive Vice President at Eurus Energy, expressed gratitude toward local stakeholders. “We are grateful to the people of Mutsu City and Higashidori Village, the administrative agencies, and all stakeholders for their support,” he said in the announcement.
Why GE Vernova’s 4 MW platform was selected for Japan
The 4.2 MW-117m turbine sits within GE Vernova’s broader 4 MW platform, a product line that’s now logged over 2 million operating hours. That track record matters in Japan, where wind conditions are distinct enough to demand purpose-built engineering rather than off-the-shelf solutions.
GE Vernova describes the turbine as specifically engineered for high-output, reliable performance in Japan’s unique wind environment. Gilan Sabatier, Chief Commercial Officer of Onshore Wind, International Markets at GE Vernova, put it plainly: “Our 4 MW platform is well-suited to the Japanese landscape, offering the durability and efficiency required to maximize the country’s wind potential.”
That fits neatly into what GE Vernova calls its “workhorse strategy” — standardized, industrialized machines built for repeatable execution and long-term reliability, not bespoke designs that complicate manufacturing and servicing. With more than 59,000 turbines operating globally, the company draws on a vast pool of real-world performance data that feeds directly into how each new unit is designed, manufactured, and deployed.
Project’s role in Japan’s 2030 renewable energy targets
Japan has set an ambitious target: generating 36–38% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The Hiyamizutouge project adds 29.4 MW of clean capacity in a prefecture with room to grow its wind footprint — one piece of a much larger national puzzle.
The deal doesn’t exist in isolation. On June 10, 2025, GE Vernova and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) launched a joint focus group aimed at tackling challenges around energy security and innovation, signaling a relationship that goes well beyond individual turbine orders. GE Vernova secured 339 MW of orders in Japan in 2025 alone, across established utilities and emerging independent power producers — a significant volume for a single market in a single year.
For Eurus Energy, the project extends a partnership that’s already produced results in Japan’s renewable sector. “We look forward to building this new wind farm in Aomori together and contributing to Japan’s renewable energy goals through our continued collaboration,” Akiyoshi said.
GE Vernova’s existing footprint in Japan’s energy sector
GE Vernova’s presence in Japan isn’t new — it’s deep. The company’s technology accounts for roughly 50% of Japan’s installed heavy-duty gas turbine power generation capacity, a dominant share in a country that still relies heavily on gas for grid stability.
On the wind side, GE Vernova supplies around 25% of Japan’s onshore wind capacity. The Hiyamizutouge project builds on that existing base rather than entering unfamiliar territory.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, GE Vernova employs approximately 85,000 people across roughly 100 countries. That scale supports the supply chain and servicing infrastructure needed to back long-term commitments like the service contract included here. The company’s Wind segment also offers the Haliade-X platform for offshore applications — relevant given Japan’s growing offshore ambitions and the broader energy transition already underway.
A two-year extension option
Here’s what this deal comes down to. GE Vernova will supply seven 4.2 MW-117m turbines — 29.4 MW total — for the Eurus Hiyamizutouge Wind Farm in Aomori Prefecture. The agreement, signed September 15, 2026, includes a two-year service contract with a two-year extension option.
The turbines come from a platform with over 2 million operating hours, designed specifically for Japan’s wind conditions. The project supports Japan’s goal of 36–38% renewable electricity by 2030 and adds to the 339 MW of Japanese orders GE Vernova secured in 2025. Taken together with the company’s existing 25% share of Japan’s onshore wind capacity, the Hiyamizutouge project reinforces GE Vernova’s position as a central player in Japan’s energy transition.
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