Samsung Heavy Industries and Korea Southern Power (KOSPO) builds Korea's first offshore wind turbine complex in Jeju Island.
Samsung signed a contract to build 12 units of 7MW offshore wind turbines with a special purpose company invested by Samsung and KOSPO, announced on October 14.
The Geojae-based builder plans to finalize the construction by the end of 2014, which enables to start commercial operation from 2015.
Moreover, since KOSPO plans to expand the complex up to 200MW, Samsung is expected to ink additional contract.
Samsung will be in charge of engineering, procurement, construction and installation of turbines, as well as jacket-type wind turbine foundation.
Therefore, Samsung will be credited for its all-around capability in offshore wind turbine project.