Samsung Heavy Industry (SHI) announced recent moves to build up its supply chain and launch its 7 MW offshore wind turbine in Scotland. On 31 January 2012, SHI confirmed that David Brown Gear Systems will supply gearboxes for its offshore wind turbine under development, and also that it will install its first prototype at the Fife Energy Park in Methil. On 27 March 2012, the OEM confirmed a £10 million (US$16 million) deal with David Brown for supply of the first gearbox units. These announcements are key first steps for SHI's longer-term plan to launch serial manufacturing of its offshore turbine, which would result in associated gearbox, nacelle, and blade production at Methil. Key trends in this On Point include: Samsung goes abroad to build offshore. Samsung faces uphill battle as heavy competition ensues for third generation UK offshore wind. Financing, operational guarantees will be crucial to ensure Samsung's offshore buoyancy.
Samsung Heavy Industry (SHI) announced recent moves to build up its supply chain and launch its 7 MW offshore wind turbine in Scotland. On 31 January 2012, SHI confirmed that David Brown Gear Systems will supply gearboxes for its offshore wind turbine under development, and also that it will install its first prototype at the Fife Energy Park in Methil. On 27 March 2012, the OEM confirmed a £10 million (US$16 million) deal with David Brown for supply of the first gearbox units. These announcements are key first steps for SHI's longer-term plan to launch serial manufacturing of its offshore turbine, which would result in associated gearbox, nacelle, and blade production at Methil. Key trends in this On Point include: