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 a group of companies: Hanwha Ocean, SK Eternix, KOMIPO (Korea Midland Power Co., Ltd.), Future Energy Fund, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction. This holds Vestas' first offshore wind order in South Korea, reflecting its commitment to renewable energy as well as supporting the country’s clean energy goals.
The order includes 26 V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines along with a 20-year service agreement to make sure the turbines perform reliably over time.
The turbines are expected to be delivered starting in 2027, and the wind farm is set to start operating in 2028.
Vestas' V236-15.0 MW turbine is a leading model in offshore wind, certified for safety along with quality in 2023. Since its launch, Vestas has secured over 9 GW of orders globally, showcasing its strength in the offshore wind market.
As a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, Vestas designs, manufactures, installs, and services both onshore and offshore wind turbines. With over 197 GW of turbines installed in 88 countries, Vestas is the greatest provider of wind power in the world. The company’s 37,000 employees use advanced data to help customers achieve the best performance from their wind turbines and drive the future of clean energy.
Executive Statement
According to Purvin Patel, President of Vestas Asia Pacific, they are proud to partner with Hanwha Ocean on this milestone project in South Korea and introduce our industry-leading V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines to South Korean waters. These turbines, featuring world-class technology, are already being deployed in their inaugural European projects, with production ramping up to enable large-scale global deployment. Vestas brings decades of offshore experience and together with their customers, they are committed to driving the large-scale deployment of offshore wind in South Korea and delivering clean, secure and homegrown energy for the country.