SEOUL, December 31 (AJP) - South Korea's Doosan Enerbility has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build the 104-megawatt Yeonggwang Yawol offshore wind farm in South Korea.
The project involves installing 13 offshore wind turbines, each with a capacity of 8 megawatts, off Nakwol-myeon in Yeonggwang-gun, South Jeolla Province. Doosan Enerbility said the contract is valued at 575 billion won ($430 million) and covers the full EPC scope, including the supply of turbines.
The company said Wednesday this marks its first commercial contract for its 8-megawatt offshore wind turbine, the DS205-8MW, which it independently developed in 2022 using domestic technology.
The turbine has obtained international certification from UL, according to the company, and was designed to perform efficiently under South Korea’s relatively lower wind-speed conditions compared with Europe.
Under the agreement, Doosan Enerbility will supply the turbines, while providing key equipment and oversee installation and construction. Following completion, the company will also provide long-term maintenance services to ensure stable operations.
Construction of the offshore wind farm is scheduled to be completed in March 2029, Doosan Enerbility said.
Lee Hyun-ho, head of Doosan Enerbility’s Plant EPC Business Group, said the deal is significant as it combines the first deployment of the company’s 8-megawatt turbine with full EPC responsibilities for a large-scale offshore wind project.
“Based on proven technology, we aim to contribute to revitalizing South Korea’s offshore wind ecosystem,” Lee said.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.