– RWE has been awarded a 495 MW electricity business licence for the Seohae offshore wind project in South Korea.
– This marks RWE’s first exclusive development rights for offshore wind in Korea since opening an office in Seoul in 2021.
– The company will work closely with local communities and government entities to contribute to the delivery of renewable energy in the region.
RWE has been granted a 495 MW electricity business licence (EBL) by the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy of Korea to develop the Seohae offshore wind project, located off the coast of Taean County in South Korea’s Chungcheongnam Province. This marks RWE’s first exclusive development rights for offshore wind in Korea since opening an office in Seoul in 2021. The EBL allows RWE to generate and supply electricity in Korea, a significant milestone in the development of their first Korean offshore wind project.
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind, expressed gratitude to the Korean government and local stakeholders for their trust and support. RWE Renewables Korea will work with local communities and Taean County to contribute to renewable energy delivery and create jobs and opportunities for the region. The next steps for the Seohae project include further engineering and environmental impact studies, engaging with local suppliers, and securing a grid connection agreement with Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO).
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