Construction of Four Wind Turbines Proceeds in Eniwa City as Part of Renewable Energy Expansion Initiative

The Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau announced the construction progress of wind turbines in the Shimamatsu area of Eniwa City as part of a renewable energy expansion project. Four wind turbines are being installed on a 196-hectare site located approximately 20km southeast of Sapporo. Each turbine features a hub height of 117 meters and a maximum height of 183 meters when including the blades, with a power generation capacity of 4.2MW per unit. The total project capacity reaches 16.8MW, sufficient to power approximately 10,300 households annually. The construction plan was initiated in July 2019, with environmental assessments completed in January 2020. Full operations commenced in June 2021. The project contributes to regional carbon neutrality goals while supplying clean energy. The facility includes comprehensive environmental monitoring systems to minimize impacts on local ecosystems and bird populations. This development represents a significant step in Hokkaido's renewable energy infrastructure, leveraging the region's favorable wind conditions.