Original Korean article: 전기신문
Korea Midland Power (중부발전) has announced a full-scale acceleration of its offshore wind development projects, targeting a capacity of 4GW by 2035. This initiative comes in response to the government's announcement of a medium-to-long-term offshore wind bidding roadmap, positioning the company to play a significant role in Korea's renewable energy transition.
The company plans to develop major offshore wind projects including the Sinan-Ui project as part of its strategic expansion in the offshore wind sector. By leveraging its accumulated technical expertise and project management capabilities as a state-owned power generation company, Korea Midland Power aims to establish a stable growth foundation in the increasingly competitive offshore wind market.
This move reflects the company's commitment to supporting the government's renewable energy goals while capitalizing on its existing infrastructure and operational experience in the power generation industry. The 4GW target by 2035 represents a substantial contribution to Korea's broader offshore wind capacity expansion plans.
Korea Midland Power's entry into large-scale offshore wind development is expected to strengthen competition in the sector and accelerate technological advancement, ultimately supporting Korea's transition toward a more sustainable energy portfolio.
