Jeju Hallym
- Type: Wind Farm
- Latitude: 33.4490000
- Longitude: 126.2540000
Jeju Hallym Offshore Wind Farm Profile
Location
The Jeju Hallym Offshore Wind Farm is located in the Korea Strait, off the coast of Jeju Province, South Korea. Specifically, it is situated near Hanlim-eup, Jeju Province.
Project Details
- Project Type: Offshore wind power project
- Total Capacity: 150.08 MW
- Nameplate Capacity per Turbine: Each turbine has a 5.56 MW nameplate capacity
- Number of Turbines: The first phase consists of 18 turbines.
Development Status
- Current Status: The project is currently under construction.
- Construction Start: Construction was expected to commence in 2022.
- Expected Commercial Operation: The project is anticipated to enter into commercial operation by October 2024.
Developers and Owners
- Developer: Jeju Hallim Offshore Wind Power Co Ltd.
- Owners: The project is owned by a consortium including Baram Co Ltd, DL Energy Ltd, KEPCO Engineering and Construction Company Inc, Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO), and Korea Midland Power Co Ltd (KOMIPO).
Contractors Involved
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC): Hyundai Engineering & Construction and KEPCO Engineering & Construction are expected to render EPC services for the project.
- Turbine Supplier: The turbines are supplied by Doosan Enerbility (formerly Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction).
- Operations and Maintenance: Doosan Enerbility is also responsible for the operations and maintenance of the wind farm for a period of 20 years.
Technical Specifications
- Turbine Model: The project will be equipped with Doosan Enerbility turbines, each with a 5.56 MW capacity.
- Transmission: Korea Midland Power Co Ltd (KOMIPO) is involved in the operation of the offshore transmission.
Other Key Players
- Financing: KB Kookmin Bank is among the financial institutions involved.
- Additional Support: Other companies such as Korea Leading Energy Management (KLEM) are also involved in various aspects of the project.
Environmental and Regulatory Notes
- There have been reports that the project exceeded the scope of the absolute conservation area permit, as confirmed by the Jeju Autonomous Police Force.
Additional Information
- The project is part of South Korea's efforts to expand its renewable energy capacity and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
- It is being developed in multiple phases to ensure efficient and staged implementation.