GFO committed to invest US$2 million in wind energy power generation projects planned by Achiha Co., Ltd. Loan financing will be raised via syndicated loans. Tokyo Star Bank will act as arranger, with Saga Bank and Howa Bank as participating institutions. Using the above funds, Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd. and Achiha Co., Ltd. will form a joint venture to construct the wind farm in collaboration with local operators. When work is complete, Hitachi Ltd. will maintain and manage the power generation facilities.