Hyundai Heavy Industries installs Korea

Ulsan, Korea Republic - Hyundai Heavy Industries announced that it completed installation of a 5.5 MW offshore wind turbine prototype on Kimnyeong Wind Farm on Jeju Island, South Korea.

The offshore wind turbine, measuring 100 m hub height and 140 m rotor diameter, is the largest unit ever installed in South Korea. It can generate energy to power about 1,100 households a year. Hyundai Heavy will start a test run on the turbine from March for certification by UL/DEWI-OCC, an authentication institution within this year. This offshore wind turbine prototype is designed to withstand the strong wind of 62.5 m/s, and to be protected from corrosion caused by the sea water.

Source: IWR Online, 19 Feb 2014