Energy Insights
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S. Korea's Offshore Wind Potential and Getting Locals Onside
Energy Insights speaks with Mark Hutchinson, the director and chair of the Southeast Asia Task Force at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
In this interview, we delve into a recent report published by GWEC about the potential of offshore wind and its impact on South Korea's economy. We also explore the challenges facing offshore wind, the supply chain implications for the offshore wind industry in South Korea, the response to the pushback by local fishing communities, and strategies for wind developers to ensure the success of their projects with local populations.
Mark has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector. He is an expert in strategic advice, finance, M&A, contract negotiations, and due diligence in the power and, renewables and oil and gas sectors. Mark works with GWEC members in Asia and globally to represent the wind industry in regional policy and regulatory discussions. He is also an economist with a master's in public policy from Harvard University in energy regulation.
GWEC Website: gwec.net
APAC Wind Energy Summit Website: apacwindenergysummit.kr
GWEC is present on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads at @globalwindenergycouncil, and X is present at @GWECGlobalWind.
