The French company will supply and supervise theinstallation of 29 of its ECO 74 wind turbines for Green Power HamadaCorporation.

The wind farm is estimated to be fully operational in 2016.

Alstom has adapted its turbine with seismic towers toimprove availability in view of Japan’s seismic activity. In spite of strongtyphoons that attack the country three to five times a year, Alstom says its previouslyinstalled wind turbines have not been affected

“This new contract is a truerecognition of our technology and expertise and further demonstrates Alstom’sability to adapt to local constraints,” saysAlfonso Faubel, senior vice president for wind at Alstom.

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