Vestas has secured a 390 MW order for the Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind Project located in Jeollanam Province, South Korea. Developed by Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind, a consortium comprising Hanwha Ocean, SK Eternix, KOMIPO (Korea Midland Power Co., Ltd.), Future Energy Fund, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction, the project marks a major milestone, being Vestas’ first offshore wind order in South Korea. This achievement reinforces the company’s commitment to driving renewable energy growth worldwide and supporting South Korea’s transition to clean, sustainable power.
The contract includes the supply of 26 V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines along with a 20-year service agreement designed to ensure reliable operations and optimized performance throughout the project’s lifespan.
Purvin Patel, President of Vestas Asia Pacific, commented: “We 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 our customers, we are committed to driving the large-scale deployment of offshore wind in South Korea and delivering clean, secure and homegrown energy for the country.”
Jong Hyun Son, Head of Eco Energy & Industrial EPC Division, Hanwha Ocean, commented: “Hanwha Ocean will take a leading role in the Korean offshore wind industry through the successful execution of the Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind Project. 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. We are pleased to partner with Vestas for the supply of cutting-edge wind turbine technology and value the strong local supply chain supporting foundations, cables, electrical components, and transportation and installation works.”
Turbine deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2027, with commercial operations of the wind farm expected to begin in 2028.
Vestas’ flagship V236-15.0 MW turbine is built on proven, world-class technology and received its type certification in 2023, guaranteeing the highest standards of safety and quality. Since its launch, the turbine has accumulated over 9 GW in firm global orders, solidifying Vestas’ position as a leader in the rapidly expanding offshore wind market.
