Dongseo Power, Localization of Core Components for Large Wind Turbines

'Localization R&D of Wind Turbine Gear Systems' Non-face-to-face Performance Presentation
Maintenance Cost Reduction... "SMEs Expect 3.6 Billion KRW in Sales"

Korea East-West Power officials conducting a non-face-to-face performance presentation of the 'Wind Turbine Gear System Localization R&D.' (Photo by Korea East-West Power)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Korea East-West Power announced the interim results of the research and development of core components for large wind turbines, which it is promoting together with partner small and medium-sized enterprises and universities.

East-West Power announced on the 7th that it held a non-face-to-face "4MW-class and above large wind turbine yaw and blade adjustment gear system localization development performance presentation" at its headquarters in Ulsan.

At the presentation, achievements such as acquiring domestic patents and international design certification from DNV-GL, a Norwegian-German certification body, were shared.

A video of the demonstration test site of Unison's 4.3MW wind turbine prototype, completed in October last year, was unveiled.

East-West Power plans to verify performance through about one year of demonstration testing and then promote exports overseas, including to Japan. The domestic SMEs participating in the research and development (R&D) are expected to achieve sales of about 3.6 billion KRW.

East-West Power expects that this localization development will contribute to the expansion of renewable energy supply. Replacing existing foreign gearboxes will reduce the cost of wind turbine component replacement and maintenance, and immediate action can be taken in case of failure.

Following the creation of three new jobs through this project, East-West Power plans to contribute to job creation by hiring additional specialized personnel this year as well.

An East-West Power official said, "Through R&D investment, we are playing a pioneering role in establishing a technological independence foundation for SMEs," adding, "We will continue to strive to build a one-stop localization system that enhances the competitiveness of domestic industries and supports overseas exports."

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