The K-BETS Consortium has officially launched its participation in the "Core Technology Development for Renewable Energy" R&D program, supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). On April 11, K-BETS held a kickoff meeting and inauguration ceremony at the Korea International Trade Association to mark the beginning of the project. Led by K-BETS, the consortium includes several key research partners: Zentek Engineering, Hyundai Steel Industries, POSCO E&C, Korea University, Kongju National University, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Korean Register (KR), Myungil Jack-up Marine, Kwansu E&C, and Korea Clamp. Demand-side participants include Kolon Global and Jeonnam Development Corporation.

K-BETS Consortium Embarks on Offshore Wind Jacket Foundation R&D with KRW 20 Billion Budget. The newly launched R&D project by the K-BETS Consortium aims to reduce the cost of 15MW-class offshore wind jacket foundations by more than 10% compared to current levels. Over the next four years, the project will invest KRW 20 billion in total, including KRW 15 billion in government funding. To achieve this, the consortium will develop two types of jacket foundations: the ‘pre-suction’ and ‘pre-piling’ types. The pre-suction foundation, a world-first initiative, will be tailored to Korea’s unique marine conditions and seabed topography, with potential for reverse-export opportunities to Southeast Asia and Europe. The pre-piling foundation will be developed in a compact format to address the challenges many companies face due to the high costs of large-scale equipment. Once completed, it is expected to be widely adopted across multiple project sites.

The K-BETS Consortium anticipates that this research will lead to substantial cost savings. Given that foundation structures account for approximately 25% of the total development cost of a wind farm, the savings could exceed KRW 150 billion for a 1GW capacity project, assuming a total project cost of KRW 6 trillion. Dr. Ryu Jae-yong, the lead researcher from K-BETS, stated, “This R&D project is drawing significant interest from both domestic and international developers, as it aims to dramatically lower the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) in offshore wind. We are committed to ensuring that key technologies can be commercialized early, even before the project concludes.” K-BETS, a specialized SME in offshore wind transportation and installation (T&I), is actively involved in major projects including the Hallym site in Jeju and the Jaeundo site in Jeollanam-do.

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