RWE passes permitting milestone for its first offshore wind farm in Korea
RWE passes permitting milestone for its first offshore wind farm in Korea | Windpower Monthly
RWE has secured an electricity business licence for its first offshore wind farm in Korea, enabling the company to generate and supply electricity in the country.
It was awarded the permit for its 495MW Seohae offshore wind farm off the coast of Chungcheongnam province in the north-west of the country.
RWE will now work with local suppliers to continue engineering and environmental impact assessment studies, and engage with the local county and utility Korea Electric Power Corporation to plan and secure a grid connection agreement.
It aims to commission the project in 2031.
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