Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) has announced the start of commercial operations at its 96-megawatt Jeonnam 1 offshore wind farm, marking the launch of South Korea’s largest privately developed offshore wind project.
Located off the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula, Jeonnam 1 consists of ten 9.6 MW turbines and is expected to generate enough electricity to supply approximately 90,000 households.
COP described the project as a milestone for South Korea’s renewable energy ambitions, developed through close engagement with domestic stakeholders and local supply chain partners. The company said the project’s collaborative approach supports regulatory alignment and economic revitalisation in coastal communities.
“This ultimately is strengthening Korea’s offshore wind supply chain ecosystem and supports the training and development of skilled professionals in the sector,” COP said in a statement.
Jesper Krarup Holst, partner at COP and chief operating officer of the Jeonnam 1, 2, and 3 portfolio, said the project highlights the company’s long-term commitment to the region. “Achieving this milestone is a significant step forward in our efforts to expand renewable energy in the region,” Holst said. “We remain committed to supporting the development of sustainable solutions that create local value, strengthen supply chains, and contribute to Korea’s energy independence and climate commitments.”
Jeonnam 1 forms part of a wider development pipeline in South Korea by COP and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), totalling around 5 gigawatts. Other projects in development include Jeonnam 2 and 3, Haesong 1 and 3, Haegum 1 and 2, and Taean Wind Power.
