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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.
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.
South Korea’s Jeonnam 1 offshore wind project commences commercial operation
This will energise around 90,000 households.
Korea opens hydrogen power bidding market for 2025
Power generation must begin by 2029.
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.
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