Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners briefed industry stakeholders on Haewoori floating offshore wind technology and test results in Ulsan, highlighting collaboration needs for project execution.
Kepco KPS has opened an offshore wind operations and maintenance base with testing functions. The move strengthens Korea’s O&M readiness as the domestic project pipeline expands.
1. A Paradigm Shift in Offshore Wind Deployment
South Korea is strategically leveraging its geographical advantage as a peninsula to establish offshore wind as a cornerstone of its carbon neutrality
The Haewool offshore wind project is advancing testing and development plans, underscoring Korea’s push to scale offshore wind and strengthen its role in global supply chains.
A new offshore wind farm planned 4 km south of Ui-do Island is slated to begin generating power in early 2029, supporting South Korea’s offshore wind expansion.
Vena Group said it will deploy committed investment in South Korea by 2030, backing offshore wind and other green energy initiatives. The funding is aimed at project development and market expansion.
Glamox will supply marine-grade lighting systems for the 390MW Shinan Ui offshore wind project, expected to be South Korea’s largest offshore wind farm.
South Korea is set to decide on designating Incheon’s Yeongheung offshore wind cluster before March 26. Approval could launch the country’s first public-sector-led offshore wind project.
Hitachi Energy Korea said HVDC project outcomes depend more on operational experience than hardware, underscoring capability gaps as offshore wind testing accelerates.
Hyosung Heavy Industries is moving into Australia’s energy storage market while advancing offshore wind testing and development. The push aims to widen its overseas footprint.
Daehan Electric Wire’s Daehanvina has begun construction of Vietnam’s first 400kV cable factory. The project signals growing regional demand for grid and offshore wind-ready cabling.
