Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) announced that the 96-megawatt Jeonnam 1 Offshore Wind Project in South Korea has begun producing electricity, marking a key milestone for the country's renewable energy initiatives. The project supports South Korea's efforts toward achieving energy independence and net-zero emissions.
The Jeonnam 1 project, located off the southwest coast in Shinan County, is South Korea's first privately-led large-scale offshore wind power venture. Developed jointly by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and SK Innovation E&S, COP has spearheaded project activities on behalf of the joint venture.
Construction began in early 2023, with turbine installation initiated in September 2024. Full commercial operations are slated for the first quarter of 2025. Once operational, Jeonnam 1 is expected to provide enough green electricity to power approximately 60,000 households annually.
“Reaching this stage in the development of the Jeonnam 1 Offshore Wind Project marks a pivotal moment for COP and our project partners,” said Jesper Krarup Holst, COP's partner and head of APAC. “I'd like to extend special appreciation to our construction team who have worked tirelessly and achieved a timely delivery of this very important project in Korea.”
COP noted its collaboration with local communities and businesses, emphasizing that the project has contributed to job creation and supported the growth of South Korea's domestic offshore wind industry. Several construction and manufacturing contracts were awarded to Korean suppliers, and local ports and facilities played a significant role in project execution.
The Jeonnam 1 project is part of a broader offshore wind portfolio in South Korea managed by COP on behalf of CIP. This includes the Jeonnam 2 and Jeonnam 3 projects, which collectively add 800 megawatts of capacity, and the 1.5-gigawatt Haewoori floating offshore wind project. These developments align with South Korea's objective to deploy 14.3 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030.
