Original Korean article: 글로벌이코노믹
GS Entec, a leading domestic offshore wind substructure manufacturer, has completed the installation of automated equipment for producing ultra-large monopiles in collaboration with Italian company Davi. The facility is designed to handle monopiles with a diameter of 15 meters and steel plate thickness of 170 millimeters.
The new automated equipment incorporates an automatic curvature control system that simultaneously improves production precision and yield rates. This technological advancement enables GS Entec to enhance manufacturing efficiency while maintaining strict quality standards for large-scale offshore wind components.
The facility is expected to accelerate GS Entec's market penetration in the 15MW-class and larger turbine segment. As the global offshore wind industry continues to expand, the demand for larger and more powerful turbines is increasing, making this investment a strategic move to capture growing market opportunities.
This development underscores GS Entec's commitment to strengthening its competitive position in the offshore wind energy sector through technological innovation and strategic partnerships with international equipment manufacturers.
