GE Renewable Energy and Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions Corporation have announced that they have signed a strategic partnership agreement to localise the manufacturing process of GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbine and to support its commercialisation in Japan.
As part of the strategic partnership, GE will provide the Haliade-X technology, provide parts and components for nacelle assembly, and support Toshiba in jointly developing a local supply chain as well as completing assembly of the nacelles. Toshiba will assemble, warehouse, transport Haliade-X nacelles, provide preventative maintenance services and have critical sales and commercial responsibilities for the Japanese market. Financial terms and specific details were not disclosed.
