Vestas has been awarded a contract worth 77 MW by GS E&R for the YD1 Wind Farm located in Gyeongsang-do, South Korea. The contract entails the provision and oversight of installing 18 V136-4.2 MW wind turbines configured to operate at 4.3 MW capacity.
"We would like to thank GS E&R for their trust in our proven solutions and we are pleased to partner with them on the YD1 project. We remain committed to contribute to the decarbonization target of South Korea as well as the whole Asia Pacific region through our industry-leading wind energy solutions and strong partnership with our customers," said Purvin Patel, Vestas Asia Pacific President.
Turbine delivery is set to commence in the initial quarter of 2025, followed by commissioning slated for 2026. Vestas has maintained a presence in South Korea since the installation of its initial V47-660 kW turbine in 2001. Over the years, Vestas has deployed over 600 MW and currently services more than 500 MW. The inclusion of the YD1 project will enhance our footprint and accelerate our support for the nation's environmental objectives.
Vestas is a prominent global partner in the energy sector, devoted to sustainable energy solutions. Their expertise covers the design, manufacturing, installation, and upkeep of onshore and offshore wind turbines worldwide. With an impressive history of installing over 177 GW of wind turbines in 88 nations, Vestas leads the industry in wind power deployment. By leveraging state-of-the-art smart data capabilities and servicing more than 152 GW of wind turbines, by utilizing data analysis to predict and optimize wind resources, delivering top-quality wind energy solutions.
Drawing upon over 25 years of expertise in the integrated energy sector, GS E&R ventured into the private thermal power generation realm for the first time in Korea. This move has propelled the company towards becoming an eco-friendly comprehensive power generation entity, notably through the establishment of large-scale wind power generation complexes. GS E&R functions as a collective energy supplier, aligning with government policies aimed at rationalizing energy consumption. It provides top-tier thermal energy to tenant companies within the Banwol and Gumi national industrial complexes at competitive prices.