Wind turbine manufacturers supplied a record amount of volume in 2023, according to GWEC’s annual Supply Side Data report. GWEC Market Intelligence found a total of 30 wind turbine manufacturers installed a record 120.7 GW of new capacity last year
In pursuit of South Korea’s ambitious 14.3GW offshore wind installation targets by 2030, the construction of offshore wind farms could introduce over 770,000 job opportunities to revitalise local communities and contribute 87 trillion won worth of investments into the economy.
The report draws from successful international case studies to formulate key recommendations for South Korean policymakers to enable offshore wind to cohabit with the local fishing industry in a mutually beneficial way.
The report examines the immense potential that offshore wind presents for South Korea’s coastal areas, with a specific focus on its role in fostering economic benefits and attracting investment.
Action in APAC: Leading the Global Race to 3xRenewables’ will be the official theme for the APAC Wind Energy Summit 2024, from GWEC. The theme was revealed alongside the announcement of industry leaders Corio Generation and Equinor as Event Ambassadors for the conference.
