Toshiba and GE in talks to produce offshore wind power equipment

Japan conglomerate taps US giant to compete against European and Chinese rivals

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The Japanese and U.S. companies expect to help each other expand their market share in fast-growing Asian markets. (Nikkei montage/AP/Kyodo)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Toshiba and General Electric are in talks to coproduce core equipment for offshore wind power systems, Nikkei has learned.

The companies are focusing their talks on a piece of equipment known as the nacelle, sources say. A nacelle houses a wind turbine's components, including the generator, gearbox, drive train and brake assembly.

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