Tamra Offshore Wind Farm Project
- Type: Wind Farm
- Latitude: 33.3690000
- Longitude: 126.1910000
Tamra Offshore Wind Farm Project Profile
Location
The Tamra Offshore Wind Farm is located in the coastal waters of Jeju Island, South Korea, specifically in the East China Sea.
Project Details
- Capacity: The wind farm has a total nominal power of 30MW, generated by 10 wind turbines each with a 3MW nameplate capacity.
- Turbines: The turbines used are Doosan WinDS3000/91 models, each with a power output of 3,000 kW and a rotor diameter of 91.3 meters. The hub height of the turbines is not specified in the available sources.
Developers and Owners
- Developer: The project was developed by Korea South-East Power Co Ltd (KOSEP).
- Owners: The wind farm is currently owned by Doosan Enerbility Co Ltd with a 36% stake, and the remaining stake is held by Korea South-East Power Co Ltd.
Construction and Operation
- Construction Start: The project construction commenced in 2016.
- Commercial Operation: The wind farm entered into commercial operation in November 2017.
- Contractors: Doosan Enerbility was selected to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for the project. They also supplied the wind turbines.
Technical Specifications
- Foundations: The wind turbines are installed on fixed jacket foundations.
- Depth and Distance: The wind farm is located at a depth of approximately -10 meters and is about 0.5 km from the shore.
Energy Production
- Annual Electricity Generation: The Tamra Offshore Wind Farm generates approximately 85,000 MWh of electricity per year, which is enough to power around 24,000 households.
Historical Context and Challenges
- Initial Plans: The project was originally planned to be 60MW in size but was downsized to 30MW due to local opposition and permit issues in 2013.
- Ownership Changes: During the development phase, POSCO sold its share in Tamra Offshore Wind Power Company to Korea South-East Power and NongHyup.
Certification and Insurance
- Marine Warranty Certificates: LOC, a global marine and shipping surveyor, provided marine warranty certificates for the project, ensuring the validity of any insurance claims during the project's operation.
Significance
- First Commercial Offshore Wind Farm: The Tamra Offshore Wind Farm is significant as it is Korea's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, marking an important step in the country's offshore wind market development.