Siemens Gamesa typhoon-proofs offshore wind turbines for Japan

Global leader looks to capture half of the Asian market

20210702N Siemens wind turbine

Siemens Gamesa seeks to capture 50% or more of the Asian market for offshore wind turbines. © Reuters

RYOSUKE HANAFUSA and MAMORU TSUGE, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has developed an offshore wind turbine able to withstand strong winds, aiming to deliver it to typhoon-prone Japan and other parts of Asia, executives told Nikkei in interviews.

Each unit, with a 200-meter diameter, can generate 11 megawatts, and the blades can resist winds of up to 57 meters per second.

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