Phase 1 of Omaezaki Wind Power Station Commences Operation

Positioning responses to global environmental issues as one of its most important corporate agendas, Chubu Electric is pushing ahead with development of the Omaezaki Wind Power Station in Omaezaki City, Shizuoka Prefecture, the company's first commercial wind power facility.
Today, the construction of Phase 1 of the Omaezaki Wind Power Station was completed, and three wind turbines were put into commercial operation.
The operation of these three wind turbines is expected to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by approximately 7,700 metric tons.
Work on Phase 2 of the Omaezaki facility is proceeding. Eight wind turbines are under construction, with commencement of operation scheduled for November this year.
We will continue to implement wind power, solar power, and other alternative energy sources as we actively seek solutions to global environmental issues.

<Overview of Omaezaki Wind Power Station>

	Phase 1	Phase 2
Location	Omaezaki City, Shizuoka Prefecture	Omaezaki City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Scale of development plan	6,000 kW (2,000 kW × 3 units)	16,000 kW (2,000 kW × 8 units)
Projected annual power output	Approximately 17,000 MWh (Equivalent to annual power consumption of 4,700 ordinary households)	Approximately 45,000 MWh (Equivalent to annual power consumption of 12,500 ordinary households)
Scheduled start of operations	February 19, 2010	November 2010 (scheduled)

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