'풍력발전 인증' 우리 기술로...풍력발전 디딤돌 마련<br /><br />South Korea aims to use wind power to produce about one-third of its new renewable energy.<br />The country has now successfully localized the tech for wind turbines, and it's hoped this development will allow the domestic industry to really take off.<br />Park Se-young has more.<br />More large wind turbines are being installed as part as efforts to cut emissions.<br />Until now, tests for certification of turbine performance have relied on foreign technology.<br />For the first time in South Korea, researchers were able to successfully perform power and mechanical load tests for a five-point-five megawatt maritime wind turbine ... and give it a certificate of conformity.<br />"Type tests are essential for certifying wind generators within a system. We're testing wind turbines that can be certified during actual operations."<br />Type inspections check that the wind turbine is designed and built to meet global standards.<br />Type testing using foreign technology is time-consuming and expensive... and there are concerns that domestic technology could be leaked due to the detailed measurement procedure.<br />"We need to become technically independent, and with test technology, we can back our equipment technology. Then, we'll be able to optimize our wind turbines."<br />Carrying out type testing using domestic technology is expected to accelerate the growth of wind power generation and help the industry sell its wind turbines abroad.<br />Park Se-young, Arirang News.<br />
