Wind energy: Siemens to deliver direct drive technology to wind farm in Japan

Hamburg - Siemens Energy secured a total 51 MW wind power order from Japan

The Siemens SWT-3.0-101 wind turbines ordered for the project each have a capacity of 3 megawatts (MW) and a rotor diameter of 101 meters. Following orders for the Akita Port project in 2013 and recently for a project in South Korea, this latest order from Japan reinforces the increased interest of the Asian market in direct drive wind turbines. Compared to conventional technology, the gearless wind turbine has half the components and substantially fewer rotating parts, setting a new standard for efficiency and low operational costs. Installation and commissioning of the Eurus Yurikogen wind farm will start in January 2016.

Source: IWR Online, 28 Mar 2014