Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems A/S (CPH:VWS) has sealed its first offshore wind order in South Korea with a definitive agreement to supply 390 MW of its machines for the Shinan-Ui project off Jeollanam Province.

The order, which comes about a year after the Nordic firm was named a preferred supplier, includes 26 of the V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines as well as a 20-year service agreement. Deliveries are set to begin in 2027, with the start of commercial operations targeted for 2028.

Development of the offshore wind project

The offshore wind project is developed by Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind, a consortium consisting of Hanwha Ocean, SK Eternix, Korea Midland Power Co Ltd (KOMIPO), Future Energy Fund and Hyundai Engineering & Construction.

Korea’s first utility-scale offshore wind development

“The Shinan-Ui Project represents Korea’s first utility-scale offshore wind development to fully incorporate global standards, including the latest-generation offshore wind turbines, wind turbine installation vessels, offshore transformer stations, and onshore grid connection systems,” said Jong Hyun Son, head of the eco energy and industrial EPC division at Hanwha Ocean.

About Vestas 

Vestas  is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 197 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 159 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 37,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.

About Hanwha Ocean 

Hanwha Ocean has emerged as a leading global company with extensive expertise and experience in the shipbuilding and offshore industry. Since its inception in October 1973, our shipyard near the Port of Okpo in South Korea’s Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province has played a crucial role in our growth as a world-class shipbuilder. With a focus on advanced technology and innovation, we have continuously pioneered new businesses and now produce a vast range of vessels, including commercial ships, drillships, floating oil production facilities, and specialty ships such as submarines and destroyers. We are also committed to securing new growth engines by anticipating market trends and enhancing our competitive strengths.

Related : GEODIS : innovations for the Floating Offshore Wind industry

#Hanwha Ocean ,#Vestas  ,#offshore wind contract , #Jong Hyun Son ,# Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind,#Port of Okpo