LS Cable, LS Marine Solution selected as preferred bidders for major offshore wind project

LS Cable & System and LS Marine Solution have been selected as preferred bidders for a major offshore wind project off Korea’s southwest coast, marking a significant step in the country’s effort to build a domestic renewable energy supply chain. The companies said Tuesday they would oversee submarine cable supply and installation for the Haesong offshore wind project near Heuksan Island in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province. The project, led by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is designed as a 1-gigawatt offshore wind complex consisting of two 504-megawatt farms. Copenhagen Offshore Partners, a subsidiary of CIP, is managing project development through Haesong Offshore Wind Power. LS Cable & System will supply submarine cables for both external and internal power grids, while LS Marine Solution will handle installation work under a turnkey structure intended to integrate production and construction. Industry officials said large-scale submarine cable projects often depend heavily on experience working with global developers and executing offshore infrastructure projects. The cWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times