TOKYO, Japan (June 10, 2025) - GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind focus group aimed at addressing challenges and opportunities and deepening collaboration in energy security and supply chain. The initiative was announced at a launch ceremony attended by METI’s Director-General for Energy and Environmental Policy, Shinichi Kihara, and GE Vernova’s Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, Roger Martella, witnessed by the State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Yuichiro Koga.

This significant initiative aligns with Japan-US energy policy, building upon current’ relations, to further solidify cooperation between the two nations to strengthen the energy sector. The focus group will serve as a dedicated platform for GE Vernova and METI to engage on key themes crucial to Japan’s energy landscape, which include energy security in wind power; innovation in gas turbines utilizing hydrogen, ammonia, and Carbon Capture and Storage; and opportunities in electrification and nuclear energy.

The focus group will also endeavor to deepen collaboration between GE Vernova and Japanese companies in the energy sector. As part of the launch, GE Vernova signed the following Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with leading Japanese companies:

• Collaboration with Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation to explore opportunities under the GX (Green Transformation) Industrial Location in northern Hokkaido, utilizing GE Vernova’s onshore wind turbines for data center power needs and accelerate renewable energy adoption.
• Collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation’s Semiconductor Business to supply Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) for GE Vernova’s High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) projects —supporting advanced electrification solutions and grid modernization worldwide.

“We welcome the opportunity to play a vital role in the advancement of the global energy sector in partnership with GE Vernova, a leading U.S. energy company with deep roots in Japan. This focus group, a testament to positive Japan-US bilateral ties, and the MOUs with our national champions Eurus Energy and Mitsubishi Electric, will serve as a powerful platform to drive innovation and strengthen our energy resilience for the future”, said Mr. Shinichi Kihara, Director-General for Energy and Environmental Policy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

"With the launch of this first-of-its-kind focus group alongside METI, we are taking decisive action toward addressing the challenges facing the global energy sector. Our strong, ongoing relationships with Eurus Energy and Mitsubishi Electric are a step further in this endeavor, as we jointly explore the vast potential of onshore wind and electrification as key areas of focus. This collaboration is aligned with Japan’s 2050 net zero goals, and we are committed to delivering tangible progress in energy security and innovation across the energy value chain globally, through the development of breakthrough innovations like hydrogen, ammonia, advanced nuclear, and carbon capture technologies”, said Roger Martella, Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, GE Vernova.

GE Vernova has a long-standing presence in Japan, spanning over 130 years, and remains a key partner in the nation’s decarbonization journey. With approximately 450 employees in Japan, GE Vernova and its technologies contribute significantly to Japan’s stable power supply, accounting for around 50% of the country’s installed Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine power generation capacity and 25% of the country’s onshore wind capacity through its gas turbines, steam turbines, nuclear power, and wind turbines. All of GE Vernova’s business segments – Power, Wind, and Electrification – have a strong footprint in the country, positioning the company to optimize Japan’s energy system with holistic solutions across the entire energy value chain.

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Photo 1: Roger Martella (left), Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer of GE Vernova; Yuichiro Koga (center), State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry; and Shinichi Kihara (right), Director-General for Energy and Environmental Policy at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, at the signing ceremony.

Photo 2: Roger Martella (left), Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer of GE Vernova; Tetsuya Suwabe (center), President and CEO of Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation; and Yuichiro Koga (right), State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, at the signing ceremony.

Photo 3: Johan Bindele (left), Vice President and CEO of Grid Systems Integration at GE Vernova; Masayoshi Takemi (center), Executive Officer and Group President of Semiconductor Device at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; and Yuichiro Koga (right), State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, at the signing ceremony.

Tokyo, Japan – (April 17, 2025) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced that the Japanese joint venture Goi United Generation (GIUG)’s Goi Thermal Power Station achieved the start of commercial operation in Chiba Prefecture, part of the Greater Tokyo Area. The joint venture comprises Japan's largest power producer by capacity JERA, ENEOS Power and regional utility Kyushu Electric Power. The plant, powered by three GE Vernova 9HA.02 gas turbines, the first of its kind installed in Japan, is expected to deliver more than 2.3 Gigawatts (GW) to the grid to help provide reliable electricity and the stable supply of electricity in Japan.

In addition to the gas turbines, for this project, GE Vernova delivered three GE Vernova Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs), with the Pressure Part Modules built in GE Vernova’s factory in Changwon, South Korea and delivered each HRSG in only three prefabricated Supermodules assembled in Tongyeong, South Korea, and then transported across the ocean to Japan. The HRSG plays an important part in a combined cycle power plant as it uses heat from the gas turbine exhaust to generate super-heated steam, which powers a steam turbine to create up to 50% more energy without any additional fuel.

The installation of advanced GE Vernova HA equipment and Toshiba's steam turbines and generators renewed the power plant initially built in the 1960s and retired in 2018, enabling an estimated 16 percent reduction of CO2 emissions compared to the old facility.

“The commissioning of this plant marks the completion of the construction of one of the largest LNG-fired power plants in Japan, with an output capacity amounting to the equivalent to the power needed by 2.2 percent of homes in Japan” said Mr. Sato of Goi United Generation CEO. “Providing safe and reliable electricity while contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions is crucial. GE Vernova’s HA gas turbines are engineered to enable high output and efficiency and the new plant will help support Japan’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions per unit of fuel.”

GE Vernova worked with Toshiba to integrate the currently largest HRSG Supermodules in the world at the Goi plant following a very complex, and safely delivered, transport from South Korea to Japan. Each Supermodule weighs approximately 2,500 metric tons and measures between 43 to 46 m in height, almost as tall as The Arc de Triomphe in Paris or a 15-floor building. Despite space limitations and logistical challenges, GE Vernova and Toshiba jointly adapted to unique circumstances, and successfully delivered these Supermodules and completed the Goi plant.

“In Japan, GE Vernova continues to support the advancement of the country's energy goals, working alongside our long-term customers GIUG” said Ramesh Singaram, President & CEO for GE Vernova’s Gas Power Asia. “In addition, GE Vernova has a longstanding cooperation with Toshiba over 100 years, fostering numerous milestones together and the safe transport, installation and commissioning of our 9HA.02 gas turbines and our HRSG Supermodules is a great example of that. We’re proud that equipment of that size and tailored to withstand earthquakes was delivered to the Goi site safely—where it can play a crucial role supplying electricity for Japanese homes and businesses.”

With an installed base of more than 7,000 gas turbines and 1,300 HRSGs worldwide and significant technical expertise, GE Vernova delivers gas turbines and HRSG solutions that are custom engineered to help meet customers’ operating flexibility and performance requirements.

Over the last 130 years, GE Vernova has contributed towards Japan’s stable power supply by providing power generation equipment including gas turbines, steam turbines, nuclear reactors, hydro and wind turbines. GE Vernova equipment currently provides about half of Japan’s gas power capacity and supports the country’s growing renewable and nuclear energy needs. Initiatives that GE Vernova is driving together with key players in Japan include the development of more efficient and advanced gas turbines and hydrogen combustion capable equipment, and technology for ammonia combustion in collaboration with IHI.

For more information GE Vernova’s white paper: “Decarbonization pathways for Japan – challenges in the power sector from 2023-2050”

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TOKYO, Japan (April 3, 2025) - GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business announced today that the Abukuma wind farm has begun producing power after reaching its Commercial Operation Date (COD). The 147 MW wind farm is powered by 46 3.2 MW–103m* onshore wind turbines.

The Abukuma wind farm is part of Fukushima Fukko Furyoku, LLC, a joint venture established by a consortium of nine companies, led by Sumitomo Corporation, to develop and operate onshore wind power projects in the Abukuma area of Fukushima as part of the prefecture's reconstruction efforts. The project, under the leadership of Sumitomo Corporation, exemplifies successful international collaboration in support of Japan’s renewable energy expansion, combining GE Vernova’s advanced technology and project leader, Toshiba Corporation’s strong execution capabilities.

The Abukuma wind farm, located in the Abukuma area, is the largest onshore wind farm in Japan. It provides enough electricity to power the equivalent of 120,000 Japanese households. This project plays a pivotal role in advancing Fukushima’s reconstruction efforts following the 2011 incident, contributing to economic revitalization and energy resilience in the region.

The project supports Japan’s goal of increasing the share of the national electricity mix from renewable energy from 40% to 50% by 2040 towards positioning renewable energy as the country’s main power source, as outlined by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s 7th National Electricity Mix. The announcement represents the fifth time that GE Vernova has announced an order or milestone in Japan since the beginning of 2024 and the wind farm is part of 1.8 GW of energy being supplied in the country by GE Vernova wind turbines.

David Hardy, Chief Commercial Officer for GE Vernova’s Wind segment, said: “We are pleased to announce the start of operation of this critically important wind farm for Japan along with our consortium members. The Abukuma wind farm is powered by technology that is developed to minimize environmental impact and cope with extreme weather conditions in Japan, reinforcing our commitment to supporting our customers in meeting Japan’s ambitious renewable energy and wind power goals.”

"We are proud to have accomplished this meaningful project together with GE Vernova in Fukushima. We believe this wind farm will contribute to the region’s economic development for years to come, generating local employment opportunities and other positive impacts. From a decarbonization perspective, we also see this project as helping Fukushima Prefecture become a leading region in the adoption of renewable energy on the global stage." said Hirano Takayuki, Representative, Fukushima Fukko Furyoku, LLC.

GE Vernova's Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of approximately 57,000 turbines, with more than 120 GW of installed capacity worldwide. Committed to its customers' success for more than two decades, its product portfolio offers the next-generation, high-powered turbines at scale, driving decarbonization through high-quality, affordable, and sustainable renewable energy.

*Note to Editors: GE Vernova’s 3.2 MW turbine with a 103 meter rotor is what we refer to as the 3.2 MW–103m.

TOKYO (January 9, 2025) - GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business announced today that it has signed an order to provide 14 4.2MW-117m* turbines for the Iwaya and Shitsukari wind farms being developed by Eurus near Higashidori, Aomori Japan. The order was secured in the fourth quarter of 2024 and the projects are expected to reach commercial operations in 2028.

The projects will enable both companies to support Japan’s goal of increasing the share of the national electricity mix from renewable energy from 36% to 38% by 2030, as outlined by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s 6th National Electricity Mix. The announcement represents the fourth time that GE Vernova has announced an order or milestone in Japan since the beginning of 2024, and will bring the total amount of energy being supplied in the country by GE Vernova wind turbines to 1.8 GW.

Gilan Sabatier, Chief Commercial Officer, GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business said, “We appreciate the trust that Eurus has shown in our GE Vernova technology. We are pleased to be able to support them on this project and look forward to continuing to enhance our relationship with them as they work to bring online more renewable energy both in Japan and globally.”

Masaru Akiyoshi, Executive Vice President, Eurus Energy Holdings said, “We are excited to deliver another operating renewable energy project in Japan. We are grateful for the people of Higashidori Village, Aomori, the administrative agencies, all partners and stakeholders who support this project. We look forward to working with GE Vernova to build this new wind farm in Aomori to provide renewable energy, building on our existing collaboration”.

GE Vernova's Onshore wind business has a total installed base of more than 56,000 turbines and nearly 120 GW of installed capacity worldwide. Committed to its customers' success for more than two decades, its product portfolio offers next-generation high-powered turbines at scale that drives decarbonization through high-quality, affordable, and sustainable renewable energy.

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*Note to Editors: GE Vernova’s 4.2 MW turbine with a 117-meter rotor is what we refer to as the 4.2 MW-117m.

About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

GE Vernova’s Wind segment is focused on delivering a suite of wind products and services to help accelerate a new era of energy by harnessing the power of wind. The business comprises the Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind, and LM Wind Power businesses. Technologies provided to customers include the Haliade-X platform, our offshore wind turbine, and the next generation high efficiency 3-megawatt onshore wind turbine, as well as maintenance solutions and life extension optionality.

GE Vernova’s mission is embedded in its name – it retains its legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy.

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This document contains forward-looking statements – that is, statements related to future events that by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. These forward-looking statements address GE Vernova's expected future business and financial performance, and the expected performance of its products, the impact of its services and the results they may generate or produce, and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “target,” “preliminary,” or “range.” Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about planned and potential transactions, investments or projects and their expected results and the impacts of macroeconomic and market conditions and volatility on business operations, financial results and financial position and on the global supply chain and world economy.

2025 年 1 月 9 日

GE ベルノバ

GEベルノバの陸上風力発電事業は本日、株式会社ユーラスエナジーホールディングスから、青森県東通村に建設中のユーラス岩屋ウインドファーム・ユーラス尻労ウインドファーム向けに、4.2MW-117mタービン*14基を受注したと発表しました。 今回の受注は2024年第4四半期に計上され、2028年の商業運転開始を目指しています。

今回のプロジェクトにより、両社は経済産業省が策定した「第6次エネルギー基本計画」で掲げられた、2030年までに再生可能エネルギーの割合を36%から38%に引き上げるという日本の目標達成を支援します。また本件は、GEベルノバが2024年以降日本で発表した受注または契約締結のプロジェクトとして4件目となり、これによりGEベルノバ製風力タービンが日本で供給する累積導入量は1.8GWに達します。

GEベルノバの国際陸上風力発電部門 チーフコマーシャルオフィサーであるギラン・サバティエ（Gilan Sabatier）は、次のように述べています。「ユーラスエナジー社が当社のテクノロジーを信頼くださったことに心より感謝申し上げます。また、ユーラスエナジー社とともに日本の再生可能エネルギー目標に貢献し、日本国内での風力発電の利用拡大を支援できることを大変うれしく思います」

株式会社ユーラスエナジーホールディングスの代表取締役/副社長執行役員である秋吉 優氏は、次のように述べています。「当社は、日本で新たな再生可能エネルギー事業を実現できることを大変うれしく思います。青森県東通村の皆さま、行政機関の皆さま、このプロジェクトを支援してくださるパートナーや関係者の皆さまに心より感謝申し上げます。GEベルノバと共に、これまでの連携を基盤として、青森県に再生可能エネルギーを供給する新たな風力発電所を建設できることを心から楽しみにしています」

GEベルノバの陸上風力発電事業は、全世界で56,000基以上のタービンを設置し、約120GWの発電容量を有しています。20年以上にわたりお客さまの成功をサポートしてきた同社の製品ポートフォリオは、高品質でコスト効率が高く、持続可能な再生可能エネルギーによる脱炭素化を推進する次世代の高出力タービンを、広範なスケールで提供しています。

* GEベルノバの4.2MWタービンは117mのローターを備えており、当社ではこれを「4.2MW-117m」としています。

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GE ベルノバ について
GE ベルノバ は世界的なエネルギー企業です。電力、風力発電、電化部門で構成され、アドバンスド・リサーチ、コンサルティング・サービス、ファイナンシャル・サービスのアクセラレーター・ビジネスによってサポートされています。また、GE ベルノバは 130  年以上にわたって世界の課題に取り組んできた経験に基づき、世界の電化を継続すると同時に脱炭素化に取り組むことで、エネルギー転換をリードする独自の立場にあります。さらに、GE ベルノバ はお客さまが経済を活性化し、健康、安全、セキュリティ、クオリティ・オブ・ライフの向上に不可欠な電力を供給できるよう支援しています。GE ベルノバ は米国マサチューセッツ州ケンブリッジに本社を置き、世界 100 か国以上に 約75,000人の従業員を擁しています。当社のパーパスである ”The Energy to Change the World” に支えられ、GE ベルノバ はより安価で信頼性が高く、持続可能で安全なエネルギーの未来の実現に貢献します。詳しくは、GE ベルノバのホームページ および LinkedIn をご覧ください。

GEベルノバの風力発電部門は、エネルギーの新時代を加速する風力発電製品およびサービスの提供に注力しています。同事業は、洋上風力発電、陸上風力発電、LM風力発電の各事業で構成されています。お客さまに提供する技術には、当社の洋上風力タービンであるHaliade-Xプラットフォームや、次世代の高効率3メガワット陸上風力タービンのほか、メンテナンス・ソリューションや寿命延伸オプションなどがあります。

GEベルノバ（Vernova）のミッションはその名前に刻まれています。長い伝統を表す「GE」を冠することで品質の高さと発明の才を表し、「Ver」または「Verde」は地球の緑豊かな生態系を表しています。「Nova」はラテン語の「novus（“新しい”という意味）」から引用し、低炭素エネルギーがもたらす革新的な新時代を表しています。

将来の見通しに関する記述
本記事およびGE Vernova Inc.（以下、「GEベルノバ」または「当社」）のその他の広報活動や証券取引委員会（SEC）への提出書類に含まれる記述は、リスクや不確実性を伴う「将来の見通しに関する記述」に該当する場合があります。これらの記述は、その性質上、さまざまな程度で不確実な事柄を扱っています。将来の見通しに関する記述は、一定の仮定に基づく将来の出来事に関する現在の予想を提供するものであり、歴史的事実または現在の事実に直接関係しない記述を含みます。「予想する」、「考える」、「期待する」、「見積もる」、「意図する」、「計画する」、「予測する」、および同様の表現は、このような将来の見通しに関する記述を示す場合があります。本記事中の将来の見通しに関する記述は、それが作成された時点のものです。当社は、本記事に含まれる将来の見通しに関する記述は合理的な仮定に基づいていると考えていますが、多くの要因が当社の実際の財務結果、キャッシュ・フロー、または経営成績に影響を及ぼす可能性があり、実際の結果がかかる将来の見通しに関する記述と大きく異なる可能性があります。これらの要因によって、当社の実際の将来の業績は、当社の将来見通しに関する記述で示されたものと大きく異なる可能性があります。これらの要因については、当社の最新のForm 10-Q、2024年3月8日付インフォメーション・ステートメントに含まれる「リスク要因」および「経営陣による財政状態および経営業績の検討および分析」のセクションで詳しく説明されており、SECへの提出書類および当社ウェブサイト（www.gevernova.com/investors/fls ）で随時更新される可能性があります。GE ベルノバが現在把握していない要因や、現時点では重要でないと判断している要因によって、当社の実際の業績が将来の見通しに関する記述で予測されたものと大きく異なる可能性があります。当社は、適用される法律または規則により要求される場合を除き、将来の見通しに関する記述を更新または修正する義務を負いません。また、本記事には、現時点での推定および予測に基づく、特定の将来予測財務情報が含まれています。実際の結果は大きく異なる可能性があります。

[Ishikari Hachinosawa, Hokkaido] (June 6, 2024) - GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business announced today the start of operations of the Ishikari Hachinosawa Wind Farm located in Ishikari city, in Hokkaido island. The 21 MW wind farm, owned by Ishikari Green Energy Co Ltd, a subsidiary of one of Japan’s largest electric utilities, J-POWER, has been in operation since March 2024, and is powered by 5 units of GE Vernova’s 4.2-117 MW wind turbines, providing the equivalent energy to power approximately 7,400 households.

The project will help enable both companies to support Japan’s goal of increasing the share of the national electricity mix from renewable energy from 36% to 38% by 2030, as outlined by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s 6th National Electricity Mix. The project, being GE Vernova’s 2nd 4.2-117 wind turbine project for J-POWER, serves to further strengthen the companies’ relationship following the start of operations of the Esashi Replacement Project in early 2023.

GE Vernova, J-POWER and project construction partners have been working closely to achieve start of operations since the arrival and delivery of the main wind turbine components at Ishikari Shinko Port in May 2023. A unique challenge of the project was coping with snow. Ishikari is a location that experiences heavy snow and blizzards and had undergone incidents of white-outs with severe lightning and thunderstorms during the commissioning of the project. This posed challenges for the project team, who had to stop work periodically to prioritize safety. Daily snow removal work, close collaboration with the customer, and proper last-mile planning enabled the project to be constructed safely, and on-schedule.

Gilan Sabatier, Chief Commercial Officer, GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business said, “We appreciate the confidence that J-POWER continues to show us in choosing our 4 MW class turbine line for their projects in the county. This is their 23rd wind project in the country, and we are committed to helping to ensure the success of their operations to deliver the power needs of Japan, which is a strategically important country in Asia.”

Katsuya Toda, Department Director of Onshore Wind Power Business Dept. of J-POWER said, “J-POWER is proud to announce the implementation of a new Clean Energy Project in Ishikari Hachinosawa as a joint venture with SymEnergy Inc. We thank GE Vernova and everyone who helped make this project a reality. We will continue to provide many clean energy solutions in Japan to achieve the carbon neutrality goals set forth in J-POWER “BLUE MISSION 2050”.”

GE Vernova's onshore wind business has a total installed base of approximately 56,000 turbines and nearly 120 GW of installed capacity worldwide. Committed to customer success for more than two decades, its product portfolio offers proven, next-generation technology that leads with high-power turbines to enable high-quality scale and drive decarbonisation through more affordable and sustainable renewable energy generation. This includes more than 1,200 operational units of its 6 MW platform, the most widely deployed onshore wind turbine among all OEMs offering nameplates above 5 MW.

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About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business is a world leader in onshore wind technology. With an installed base of approximately 56,000 turbines around the world, it offers a high-tech product portfolio of turbines for a broad range of site conditions.

GE Vernova’s mission is embedded in its name – it retains its legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy. Supported by the Company Purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova will help deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

2024 年 6 月 6 日

GEベルノバ

GEベルノバの陸上風力発電事業部門は本日、北海道石狩市にある石狩八の沢ウインドファームに、GEベルノバ製タービンが採用されたことを発表しました。石狩八の沢ウインドファームは、2024年3月から運転を開始しています。日本最大級の電力会社であるJ-POWER傘下の石狩グリーンエナジー株式会社が所有するこの21MWの風力発電所は、GEベルノバ製の4.2-117風力タービン5基を搭載し、一般家庭約7,400世帯分の年間消費電力に相当する電力を供給します。

今回のプロジェクトにより、両社は、経済産業省が「第6次エネルギー基本計画」において策定した、2030年度までに総発電量に占める再生可能エネルギーの発電比率を「36%～38%」に引き上げるという目標を支援します。本プロジェクトはGEベルノバにとってJ-POWERでの2件目の4.2-117風力タービン・プロジェクトであり、2023年初頭の江差風力発電所設備更新事業での運転開始に続き、両社の関係をさらに強化するものです。

GEベルノバ、J-POWER、プロジェクト建設パートナーは、2023年5月に石狩湾新港に風力タービンの主要部品が到着・搬入されて以来、運転開始に向けて緊密に協力してきました。このプロジェクトにおける特殊な課題は、雪への対応でした。石狩は豪雪や猛吹雪に見舞われる地域であり、プロジェクトの試運転中にも激しい雷や落雷を伴うホワイトアウトが発生しました。そのためプロジェクト・チームは、安全を優先させるためにたびたび作業を中断しなければなりませんでした。毎日の除雪作業、お客さまとの緊密な連携、適切な最終計画により、プロジェクトは安全かつ予定通りに進行しました。

GEベルノバの国際陸上風力発電部門のチーフ・コマーシャル・オフィサーであるギラン・サバティエは、次のように述べています。「J-POWERが、本プロジェクトに当社の4MW級タービンラインを継続して採用くださっていることに感謝しています。本プロジェクトは、J-POWERにとって日本における23件目の風力発電プロジェクトであり、当社は、アジアにおいて戦略的に重要な国である日本の電力需要を満たすため、J-POWERの事業が成功するよう尽力しています」

電源開発株式会社陸上風力事業部長の戸田勝也氏は、次のように述べています。「電源開発株式会社は、シン・エナジー株式会社との共同事業として、石狩八の沢で新たなクリーンエネルギープロジェクトを実施できたことを誇りに思います。当プロジェクトの実現に協力くださいましたGEベルノバはじめ皆様に感謝いたします。当社は引き続き、J-POWER “BLUE MISSION 2050” で掲げたカーボンニュートラルの実現に向け、日本で多くのクリーンエネルギーソリューションを提供してまいります」

GEベルノバの陸上風力発電事業部門は、全世界で約56,000基のタービンを設置し、約120GWの設備容量を有しています。20年以上にわたってお客さまの成功をサポートしてきた当社の製品ポートフォリオにより、当社は実績のある次世代技術を提供し、高品質なスケールを可能にする高出力タービンによって、より安価で持続可能な再生可能エネルギー発電による脱炭素化を推進しています。これには、5MW以上の容量を提供するすべてのOEMで最も広く導入されている陸上風力タービンである、6MWプラットフォームの稼働中の1,200基以上のタービンが含まれます。

GE ベルノバ について

GE ベルノバ は世界的なエネルギー企業です。電力、風力、電化部門で構成され、先端研究、コンサルティングサービス、および金融サービスのアクセラレーター ビジネスによってサポートされています。また、GE ベルノバは 130  年以上にわたって世界の課題に取り組んできた経験に基づき、世界の電化を継続すると同時に脱炭素化に取り組むことで、エネルギー転換をリードする独自の立場にあります。さらに、GE ベルノバ はお客様が経済を活性化し、健康、安全、セキュリティ、クオリティ・オブ・ライフの向上に不可欠な電力を供給できるよう支援しています。GE ベルノバ は米国マサチューセッツ州ケンブリッジに本社を置き、世界 100 か国以上に 約75,000人の従業員を擁しています。

GEベルノバの陸上風力発電事業は、陸上風力発電技術の世界的リーダーです。世界中に約56,000基のタービンを設置しており、幅広い立地条件に対応するタービンのハイテク製品ポートフォリオを提供しています。

GEベルノバ（Vernova）のミッションはその名前に刻まれています。長い伝統を表す「GE」を冠することで品質の高さと発明の才を表し、「Ver」または「Verde」は地球の緑豊かな生態系を表しています。「Nova」はラテン語の「novus（“新しい”という意味）」から引用し、低炭素エネルギーがもたらす革新的な新時代を表しています。当社のパーパスである ”The Energy to Change the World” に支えられ、GE ベルノバ はより安価で信頼性が高く、持続可能で安全なエネルギーの未来の実現に貢献します。詳しくは、GE ベルノバのホームページおよび LinkedIn をご覧ください。