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South Korea urged to double renewables target
The government currently aims to raise the share of renewables to 20%.
South Korea urged to double renewables target
The government currently aims to raise the share of renewables to 20%.
UN chief lauds South Korea's coal phaseout plans
Other countries were urged to follow its example.
South Korea's power consumption to slow due to pandemic
This may cause the country’s coal generation to decline.
South Korea to close 28 coal-fired plants in March
It is still working to curb air pollution.
South Korea shuts down 10 coal-fired plants
It is ramping up its efforts to curb pollution.
South Korea to phase out 2.6GW of coal by 2021
Samcheonpo units 1&2 are amongst the plants that will be stopped.
South Korea eyes 14% cut in energy consumption by 2030
The move is expected to help the country save $8.9b in energy imports.
KEPCO continues losing streak amidst poor power outlook
Losses only narrowed thanks to high nuclear utilisation rates.
South Korea's nuclear phaseout plans to face headwinds
Public opinion is shifting in favour of nuclear after a heatwave has affected power supply and demand.
Asia Pacific's first floating offshore wind project to be developed in South Korea
The project will have 200MW capacity and is expected to be completed by 2024.
South Korea looks to shut down 20 coal-fired plants
Its aims to import more gas-fired power from Indonesia, Australia, and Russia.
South Korea could be next biomass market leader: report
The country is forecasted to add 730MW of biomass over the coming decade.
Coal stains remain in South Korea's green growth policy
Despite efforts to slowly reduce coal consumption, policies tilt towards coal and 5.4GW of plants are under construction.
South Korea to rev up renewables' share to 35% of energy mix
The country aims to slash reliance on coal and cut the lifespans of nuclear plants.
Geothermal plant 'triggered earthquake' in South Korea
The city of Pohang was rattled by a 5.4-magnitude earthquake in November 2017.
South Korea greenlights biofuel oil for power generation
The government is pushing for the use of cleaner energy sources.
KNOC and Equinor to develop commercial floating offshore wind in South Korea
South Korea’s proportion of renewable energy in power generation is set to increase to 20% by 2030.
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