Jeollanam-do - Denmark, Collaboration for Building an Offshore Wind Power Ecosystem
- 18 Companies Participate Danish Delegation, Attending the Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum -
- Denmark Shows Interest in 30GW Scale Jeollanam-do Market and Seeks Ways for Mutual Growth -
【Director of Offshore Wind Industry, Bae Yong-Seok +82-61-286-2860, Wind Policy Team Leader, Moon Kwang-Je +82-61-286-2870】

(Meeting with the Danish Offshore Wind Power Delegation, Attach Four Pictures of the Collaboration Forum)
A delegation from Denmark, one of the world's leaders in wind power penetration rate and industrial competitiveness, visited Jeollanam-do Province to express strong interest in the Province's vigorously promoted 30GW offshore wind power project and explore ways for mutual growth.

Jeollanam-do Province, the Danish Embassy in Korea and the Jeonnam Wind Power Industry Association have co-hosted the 'Jeollanam-do - Denmark Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum' and discussed cooperation plans for offshore wind power development and industrial ecosystem construction for seven days in the wangin hall of the provincial government office.

The forum was attended by about 80 people, including former Kim Young-rok (Jeollanam-do Province Governor), Sabrina Meersohn Meinecke (Deputy Head of Mission of the Danish Embassy in Korea), Jang Chung-mo (Chairman of the Korea Wind Power Industry Association), and Einer Jensen (CIP Global Head of External Cooperation). Eighteen Danish offshore wind companies and twenty-two domestic offshore wind companies and organizations also attended.

The event began with introductions of the Danish offshore wind delegation companies, including an engineering services company for wind farm development (Windpal), a certification consulting company for offshore wind farms (DNV), a maintenance and management company for offshore wind turbines (HAWE Energy solutions) and the event then proceeded with presentations on the following topics ▲Jeollanam-do Offshore Wind Power Project Development Stage ▲History, Future, and Implications of the Danish Offshore Wind Industry ▲SK E&S Offshore Wind Project Development Status

The event continued with a heated discussion on the topic of 'Building an Offshore Wind Power Ecosystem and Cooperation Strategies.' The discussion was moderated by Professor Lee Sang-chan of Mokpo National University and included Kim Byung-yun (Vice President of Vestas Korea, including five Danish experts), and Kim Jang-hwan (Secretary General of the Jeollanam-do Wind Power Industry Association, including four Korean experts).

In his opening remarks, Governor Kim Young-rok emphasized that after visiting the Esbjerg Port, a dedicated offshore wind port in Denmark in 2020, he drew a concrete blueprint for offshore wind power in Jeollanam-do Province. He stated that based on the inspiration, knowledge, and experience gained from Denmark, a total of 30GW of offshore wind power projects, including the world's largest 8.2GW Shinan offshore wind farm that began construction last year in Yeosu and Yeonggwang, is now in full swing in Jeollanam-do Province.

The Governor also stated that the plan is to build a value chain by clustering offshore wind-related companies in Mokpo New Port and Haenam Hwawon Industrial Complex, where the world's No. 1 wind turbine company Vestas will build its turbine factory. He also said that the plan is to make Jeollanam-do Province a hub and outpost for the Northeast Asian offshore wind power industry by fostering specialized offshore wind power personnel centered on Mokpo and Sinan, which have been designated as educational development special zones. He added that he hopes for cooperation between domestic offshore wind power developers and related companies and Danish companies to achieve mutual growth.

After the forum, the Danish offshore wind delegation visited Mokpo New Port, where Vestas will build its turbine factory, and Haenam Hwawon Industrial Complex, which is developing an offshore wind power support complex. They discussed ways to cooperate on offshore wind power and regional development.

The visit of the Danish offshore wind delegation to Jeollanam-do Province last year, following the Norwegian business delegation in October and the Danish Energy Agency and Energinet officials in November, can be interpreted as a sign that European companies are paying attention to Jeollanam-do Province as a hub for their entry into Asia-Pacific and a global offshore wind hub.

◇ Photo Description
(Meeting with the Danish Offshore Wind Power Delegation)
On the morning of March 7th, Jeollanam-do Governor Kim Young-rok met with a delegation from Danish offshore wind power companies, including Sabrina Meersohn Meinecke (Deputy Head of Mission of the Danish Embassy in Korea), and Einer Jensen (CIP Global Head of External Cooperation). The meeting took place in the reception room of the provincial government office, and a photo was taken to commemorate the occasion.

(Jeollanam-do - Denmark Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum 1)
On the morning of March 7th, the Jeollanam-do-Denmark Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum was held in the Wangin Hall of the Provincial Government Office. Jeollanam-do Governor Kim Young-rok attended the forum and took a commemorative photo with the participants.

(Jeollanam-do - Denmark Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum 2)
On the morning of March 7th, Jeollanam-do Governor Kim Young-rok had a conversation with Sabrina Meersohn Meinecke (Deputy Head of Mission of the Danish Embassy in Korea), and Einer Jensen (CIP Global Head of External Cooperation), during the Jeollanam-do-Denmark Offshore Wind Power Cooperation Forum held in the Wangin Hall of the Provincial Government Office.