15 Billion Won to Be Invested Over Three Years to Establish Domestic Testing Infrastructure for 15MW-Class Wind Power Components

The government is moving to establish a domestic infrastructure for the direct testing and verification of key offshore wind power components. The aim is to reduce reliance on overseas entities and strengthen supply chain competitiveness in response to the global market’s shift towards large-scale turbines.

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on March 22 that it will invite applications from March 23 to April 24 for organizations to carry out the "Establishment Project for Offshore Wind Power Component Testing Center." A total of 15 billion won in government funding will be invested in this project over three years, from 2026 to 2028.

Jeonnam Development Corporation Yeonggwang Yaksu Offshore Wind Power

Recently, the offshore wind power market has been trending towards the adoption of large turbines with a capacity of 15 megawatts or more to improve power generation efficiency. However, there is a lack of domestic infrastructure to test and evaluate the performance of core components, such as pitch and yaw bearings that control the turbine’s direction and blade angles. As a result, companies have relied on overseas testing agencies, leading to significant cost and time burdens.

The institution selected through this call for applications will build test infrastructure for key components of wind turbines with a capacity of 15 megawatts or greater, reflecting actual operating conditions. It will also establish a verification system that meets international standards. Additionally, the government plans to support overseas certification, technology development, and the training of specialized personnel as part of the project.

The government intends to use the testing center as a hub to foster collaboration between companies and research institutions, and to build up the regional industrial ecosystem. Through these efforts, it aims to promote localization of core components and simultaneously enhance both the stability and technological competitiveness of the offshore wind power supply chain.

Shim Jinsu, Director of Renewable Energy Policy at the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, stated, "Renewable energy is an important means of strengthening energy security," and added, "We will establish a stable industrial foundation by localizing key components and securing their reliability."

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