Seoul, South Korea, February 25, 2023 – Global wind energy leader Vestas has consolidated its Asia Pacific headquarters with the opening of a new office in Seoul, South Korea. The move signals the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the region and supporting the growth of the offshore wind industry in Korea.
Vestas hosted an office opening ceremony on February 24, 2023 in the presence of dignitaries such as Cheol-won Kang, Deputy Mayor of Seoul, Svend Olling, Danish Ambassador to Korea, and other industry stakeholders. The event provided an opportunity to reaffirm a shared commitment to support the introduction of offshore wind energy in Korea.
“In the Asia-Pacific region, the transition to clean energy is gaining traction. Key markets in the region have developed plans to achieve carbon neutrality and renewable energy targets. As a leader in sustainable energy solutions, we are committed to assisting our customers and driving business, and our Asia Pacific leadership team will continue to take the lead in assisting our customers and driving business from our new Asia Pacific headquarters,” said Purvin Patel, President of Vestas Asia Pacific.
I look forward to the establishment of Vestas’ Asia Pacific headquarters in Seoul, which will bring business success and serve as a catalyst for investment in the renewable energy sector in Seoul,” said Cheol. The city of Seoul will continue to provide strong support. – Kang Won, Deputy Mayor of Seoul.
“With its strong industrial base and developed economy, Korea has the potential to become a major hub for wind energy and a leader in the Asia-Pacific region’s transition to clean energy. We are ready to support Korea together with our customers and partners,” added Srdan Cenic, Vice President Offshore Sales Asia Pacific and General Manager Korea for Vestas:
Korea is an important market for Vestas in the Asia Pacific region. Korea has set ambitious renewable energy development goals, including a target of 30% of total electricity generation from renewable sources by 2030. Offshore wind is expected to play an important role in achieving these goals.
Vestas has a proven track record of supporting offshore wind development in Korea. The company has installed more than 1.5 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity in Korea, which represents about 20 percent of the country’s total installed offshore wind capacity.
Vestas’ new office in Seoul will further strengthen the company’s presence in Korea and enhance its ability to support the development of the Korean offshore wind industry. The office will also serve as a center for Vestas’ operations in the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Impact of Vestas’ new office in Seoul
The opening of Vestas’ new office in Seoul is a positive development for both Vestas and Korea. It will help Vestas better serve its customers in the region and support the development of the wind energy market. It will also help Korea meet its renewable energy targets and reduce its carbon footprint.
The new office also demonstrates Vestas’ commitment to the Asia-Pacific region. The company is making significant investments in the region and is well positioned to support its customers’ transition to clean energy.