Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS) and Toshiba JSW Turbine and Generator Pvt. Ltd. (Toshiba JSW) announced reaching a major milestone in its power systems business: the shipment of turbines with a cumulative of 200,000 megawatts output capacity.
"The total represents the achievements of Keihin Product Operations, Toshiba ESS's long-standing main manufacturing base in Yokohama, Japan, and of its only manufacturing facility outside of Japan, Chennai-based Toshiba JSW. The new record was established by shipping a 600MW ultra-supercritical steam turbine from Keihin to Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd., the main contractor, for EVN Vinh Tan 4 Thermal Power Plant extension project in Vietnam."
Commenting on the record, Toru Shibagaki, General Manager of Keihin Product Operations, said: "I'm very proud of this achievement. Our highly efficient turbines and generators support us in providing total energy solutions that contribute to the realization of a low-carbon society and stable electricity supply. Our next target is 300,000MW and beyond."
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