Higashi-Izu Wind Farm Overview
| Location | Higashi-Izu Town/Kawazu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Single turbine maximum capacity | 1,670kW |
| Number of wind turbines | 11 |
| Maximum capacity | 18,370kW |
| Construction commencement | October 2009 |
| Turbine type | Horizontal axis, 3-bladed propeller, upwind |
| Height to center of turbine | 60m |
| Rotor diameter | 74m |
| Generator | Induction generator |
| Cut-in wind speed | 3m/sec. |
| Cut-out wind speed | 25m/sec. |
| Rated output wind speed | 13m/sec. |
A wind farm refers to a location where multiple wind turbines have been erected for large-scale wind power generation. In Japan, more windfarms are being built in wide-open locations that experience strong winds.
TEPCO RP constructed its first wind farm, the Higashi-Izu Wind Farm, near the top of Mt. Misuji on the border between Higashi-Izu Town and Kawazu Town. Commercial operation of the wind farm commenced in August 2015.
Higashi-Izu Wind Farm Location Layout
Higashi-Izu Wind Farm Construction
Turbine foundation
Nacelle transport*
Nacelle assembly*
Blade assembly
*Nacelle ； The nacelle is located at the top of the turbine tower and houses the generator, etc.
