Fukushima floating turbine to start operating in November

JAPAN: The Marubeni-led consortium behind Japan's floating wind project 20 kilometres off the coast of Fukushima has said it expects the first turbine to come online in November.

by Ben Miller 14 October 2013

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Fukushima floating turbine to start operating in November

14 October 2013

JAPAN: The Marubeni-led consortium behind Japan's floating wind project 20 kilometres off the coast of Fukushima has said it expects the first turbine to come online in November.

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