Vestas has installed its 8MW wind turbine prototype.

Will this turbine be the next one to be installed

in the floating wind park off the coast of Fukushima?

Vestas first V164-8.0 MW prototype wind turbine has successfully produced its first kWh of
electricity, making it the worlds most powerful turbine in operation. The turbine, installed at the
Danish National Test Centre for Large Wind Turbines in sterild, will be closely monitored in the
coming months to further validate reliability and energy output. The V164-8.0 MW will be the
flagship product for the offshore joint venture between Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The
V164-8.0 MW delivers industry-leading power output, based on Vestas proven technology solutions.
Combined with the experience and capabilities of both Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, this
puts us in a strong position in the growing offshore market, says Jens Tommerup, President of
Vestas Offshore. More details on: http://www.offshorewind.biz/2014/01/28/worlds-most-powerfulwind-turbine-produces-power/#.Uuquu2d3tto
Mitsubishi is also involved in the planned offshore floating wind park in Fukushima. One floating
turbine has already been installed (http://www.offshorewind.biz/2013/11/11/fukushimas-2mwfloating-wind-turbine-starts-operating-japan/#.UuqxVGd3tto) and another two 7MW turbines are
expected to be installed until 2015 (http://www.offshorewind.biz/2012/03/06/japan-marubeni-ledgroup-to-conduct-floating-wind-farm-feasibility-study/#.UuqwqWd3tto). But which turbines will be
used for the next stage of the Fukushima project? Will it be the Mitsubishi 7MW sea angel? Or will
it be the latest 8MW turbine from Vestas that now falls under the joint venture between Mitsubishi
and Vestas? I guess we will find out within a year or two.