Vestas has received a 390 MW order for the Shinan-Ui offshore wind project in Jeollanam Province, South Korea. The project is being developed by Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind, a consortium consisting of Hanwha Ocean, SK Eternix, KOMIPO (Korea Midland Power Co., Ltd.), Future Energy Fund, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction. It marks Vestas’ first offshore wind order in South Korea. The order includes 26 V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines, and a 20-year service agreement to include optimised asset performance.
Purvin Patel, president of Vestas Asia Pacific, commented, “These turbines … are already being deployed in their inaugural European projects, with production ramping up to enable large-scale global deployment.”
Jong Hyun Son, head of Eco Energy & Industrial EPC Division, Hanwha Ocean, commented, “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.” Turbine deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2027, with commercial operations of the wind farm expected to begin in 2028.
Vestas’ flagship offshore wind turbine, the 15 MW V236-15.0, received its type certification in 2023, ensuring safety and quality. Since its launch, Vestas has secured more than 9 GW of firm orders globally.
