Korea is shifting its energy system from one centered on fossil fuels to one centered on renewable energy, to achieve carbon neutrality and strengthen energy security. It is expanding the deployment of renewables such as solar and wind power and building out related infrastructure, including the power grid and energy storage systems (ESS), to lay the foundation for a stable electricity supply. At the same time, it is pursuing greenhouse gas reduction and stronger industrial competitiveness while responding to growing energy demand.
Expanding Renewable Energy
Korea is expanding renewable energy, led by solar and wind power. To keep renewable energy projects moving smoothly, it is improving site identification and permitting procedures and expanding models that let residents participate in power projects and share in the returns. In particular, through community-linked projects such as Haetbit Sodeuk (Sunlight Income) Villages, it is building a structure in which the benefits of renewable energy expansion flow back to residents.
Power Grid and Energy Storage
As the share of renewable energy grows, the grid's role in managing variability in generation and supplying electricity reliably becomes more important. Korea is expanding the national backbone grid and strengthening inter-regional transmission capacity, while using energy storage systems and next-generation storage technologies to make the electricity supply more flexible. It is also building distributed grids and smart power management systems to connect electricity demand and supply efficiently.
Electricity Demand and Industry Support
To support the growth of electricity-intensive sectors such as AI data centers and the semiconductor industry, the government is expanding the necessary power infrastructure in a timely manner. It is preparing supply plans that reflect regional supply and demand conditions to reduce businesses' uncertainty about electricity supply and help them invest with confidence, and it is also pursuing energy-efficiency improvements and demand management.
