Alstom has bagged its first wind-turbine order from South Korea-based GS Electrical Power & Services to supply and install turbines for the 30MW Gimnyeong wind farm located in Jeju Island.
As per the contract, Alstom will supply and supervise the installation and commissioning of 10 units of the ECO 110 onshore wind turbines, each with an output of 3MW.
The wind project is slated to be operational by 2014 and will support Korea’s target to increase the nation’s renewable energy portfolio.
Alstom senior vice president wind Yves Rannou said, “It is an honor to be a part of Korea’s dedication to increasing its renewable energy footprint and to help the country to reach the goal to grow its wind capacity to over 20 per cent of all capacity by 2027.
“This opportunity is significant for Alstom as it will represent our first Wind Power contract in the Korean market.”
South Korea has recently increased its focus on renewable energy in an effort to diversify its energy sources and raise the production of domestic energy.
