Woljeong Doosan turbine

Location

The Woljeong Doosan turbine wind farm is located on Jeju Island, South Korea.

Capacity and Turbines

• The wind farm has a capacity of 3 MW.
• It features a single wind turbine, specifically the Doosan WinDS3000/91 model, which has a capacity of 3 MW.

Installation and Operation

• The turbine was installed in 2014.
• However, as of the latest information, the Jeju Woljeong test site is currently not operational, and there are no plans to put this wind farm back into operation.

Significance

• This site was one of the early test sites for offshore wind turbines in South Korea, contributing to the country's development and testing of wind power technology.
• It is part of Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction's broader efforts to expand its wind power business, including both fixed and floating offshore wind turbines.

Context

• The development and operation of this wind farm align with South Korea's broader goals to increase its renewable energy capacity, particularly in offshore wind power. However, the country faces challenges such as limited domestic supply chain capabilities, low competitiveness of domestic turbines, and the need for significant improvements in installation times and efficiency.