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South Korea needs accelerated renewables as carbon risks threaten exporters: report

South Korea needs accelerated renewables as carbon risks threaten exporters: report

The think tank estimated that CBAM certificates could cost Korean chipmakers about $588m between 2026 and 2034,
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Gurin Energy acquires EDP Renewables APAC’s Korean wind and solar portfolio

The acquired assets have a total capacity of 303 megawatts.

Geotechnical work completed for Ørsted’s 1.4 GW Incheon offshore wind project

The wind farm will play a critical role in South Korea’s 2050 emissions goal.

JeJu Energy Corporation wins at Asian Power Awards 2025 for green hydrogen project

The project integrates coastal wind technology and hydrogen production to support South Korea’s clean energy goals.

COP names project leader for South Korean offshore wind farms

Joris Hol will lead the Haesong 1 and 3, and Jeonnam 2 and 3.

Ørsted inks new partnerships for South Korean 1.4 GW offshore wind project

The collaboration with KOEN and POSCO boosts the development of the plant.

Taean wind power inks 500 MW energy deals

This development involves two power purchase agreements.

HD Hyundai bags approval for 500 MW offshore substation

This will boost South Korea’s offshore wind industry.

Kolon taps DNV for 400 MW offshore wind milestone in South Korea

The energy expert provider will focus on turbine selection, amongst others.

South Korea’s nuclear generation to reach 222.7TWh by 2035

The country has four upcoming reactors on top of 25 existing ones.

Deep Wind Offshore secures electricity business permit for Korea wind farm

The project now commences development following the granting of permit.

ABS approves concept for floating small modular reactor

This will generate electricity for port facilities and onshore communities.

Doosan Enerbility and KOWEPO to develop 90 MW hydrogen-fueled turbines

This is in line with Korea’s goal to increase the share of clean hydrogen in its energy mix.

KAERI and EPRI explore enhancement of safety, operation of nuke reactors

Korea presented progress in sodium-cooled fast reactors amongst others.

ESVAGT and KMC Line’s joint venture to explore S. Korea’s offshore wind market

The new entity aims to support the country’s 2030 offshore wind goal.