Nyuzen

General Information

• Wind Farm Name: Nyuzen
• Country: Japan
• Location: Offshore from Nyuzen-machi, Shimoniikawa-gun, Toyama Prefecture.

Developer and Ownership

• Developer: Nyuzen Marine Wind LLC.
• Owner: VENTI JAPAN Inc..

Operational Details

• Commissioning Date: The project was officially operational as of October 17, 2023, with a project completion ceremony held on this date.
• Operator: Mitsui (for the wind farm), and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (for offshore transmission).

Turbines and Capacity

• Number of Turbines: 3 units
• Turbine Model: Guangdong Mingyang MYSE3.0/135
• Power per Turbine: 3,000 kW (each turbine is rated at 3 MW)
• Total Nominal Power: 7,495 kW (downrated turbines).

Physical Location

• Latitude: 36° 57' 36.4"
• Longitude: 137° 30' 33"
• Depth: -15 meters
• Distance from Shore: Approximately 2 kilometers.

Environmental Impact

• CO2 Reduction: Approximately 10,100 tons of CO2 per year.
• Equivalent Demand of Households: The wind farm will provide renewable power to approximately 3,600 local households annually.

Construction and Installation

• Construction Vessel: The wind turbines were installed using Shimizu’s jack-up vessel, “BLUE WIND”.
• Start of Operations: The wind farm began full operations in October 2023, with an expected power sales period of 20 years.

Power Purchase Agreement

• Power Purchaser: Hokuriku Electric Power Company.