Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) formed a task force for timely power grid construction following the confirmation of the Honam region semiconductor industrial complex location at Gwangju military airport. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment held a meeting on the 8th with Vice Minister Lee Ho-hyun and KEPCO to discuss early power supply measures. The government aims to ensure power supply by 2030 through early construction of new supply lines connecting KEPCO's public grid to the industrial complex. New energy storage systems (ESS) and pumped-storage hydropower facilities will be included in the 12th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand to support stable electricity provision for the semiconductor industry in the region.
KEPCO Forms Task Force Led by Power System Vice President
KEPCO established the 'Mega Project Power Grid Timely Construction Promotion TF' with Vice President Kim Jae-gun of the power system division serving as team leader. The task force will focus on construction and procurement innovations to build power supply systems before companies require them. KEPCO stated it will devote full efforts to establishing the infrastructure through these operational improvements.
Ministry Holds Meeting on Early Power Supply for Semiconductor Complex
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment convened a meeting on the 8th to inspect KEPCO's response system and discuss early power supply plans for the Honam semiconductor industrial complex. The meeting covered early construction methods for new supply lines connecting KEPCO's public grid to the industrial complex, coordination matters with local governments and ministries, and inter-regional transmission line status and future plans. The ministry assessed that separate new inter-regional transmission lines are unnecessary due to the Honam region's abundant generation capacity from renewable energy and nuclear power.
New ESS and Pumped-Storage Facilities Planned in 12th Electricity Supply Plan
The ministry will finalize new ESS and pumped-storage hydropower facilities through the 12th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand to support stable power supply. Korea's power system operates as a unified network, allowing regional power surpluses or shortages to be balanced through inter-regional transmission lines. The government establishes nationwide electricity supply and demand plans along with transmission and substation facility plans accordingly. Vice Minister Lee Ho-hyun stated that the ministry will preemptively build power infrastructure so the semiconductor complex can become a core hub driving advanced industry and regional growth based on the Honam region's abundant carbon-free power infrastructure.
FAQ
What did KEPCO do on the 8th regarding the Honam semiconductor complex?
KEPCO formed the 'Mega Project Power Grid Timely Construction Promotion TF' led by Vice President Kim Jae-gun and participated in a government meeting to discuss early power supply measures for the semiconductor industrial complex at Gwangju military airport.
Why is the Honam region suitable for semiconductor industry power supply?
The Honam region has abundant generation capacity from renewable energy and nuclear power, enabling stable electricity supply for large-scale power demand without requiring separate new inter-regional transmission lines according to the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment.
What infrastructure will be included in the 12th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand?
New energy storage systems (ESS) and pumped-storage hydropower facilities will be included in the 12th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand to support stable power provision for the semiconductor complex.
