Key Facts
• Hibiki Wind Energy revealed construction progress of offshore wind farm in Kitakyushu.
• Operations are planned to start within fiscal year 2025, becoming Japan’s largest.
• Six turbines installed; all 25 turbines to be operational by September 2025.
• Annual power generation: 500 million kWh, equivalent to 170,000 households.
• Total investment: 170 billion yen.
• Covers a 10 km by 11 km area with 25 turbines, each generating 9,600 kW.
• Maximum output: 220,000 kW, with a 20-year operational period.
• Revenue from electricity sales under FIT system expected to total 360 billion yen.
• Joint venture includes Kyuden Mirai Energy, J-Power, Hokutaku, Saibu Gas, and Kyudenko.
Summary
Hibiki Wind Energy is advancing the construction of Japan’s largest offshore wind farm in Kitakyushu’s Hibikinada area. With a total investment of 170 billion yen, the project aims to begin operations by fiscal year 2025. The facility will feature 25 turbines, generating a maximum output of 220,000 kW over a 20-year period. The annual power output of 500 million kWh will supply electricity to approximately 170,000 households. Revenue from electricity sales under the FIT system is projected to reach 360 billion yen. This joint venture involves Kyuden Mirai Energy, J-Power, Hokutaku, Saibu Gas, and Kyudenko.
