New energy business

Electric Vehicle Charging Business

Leading the way in electric vehicle charging,
making lives more convenient.

Since 2016, KEPCO has been promoting electric vehicles as a way of creating demand for electricity by building the electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
To support small-scale businesses, we are opening access to charging infrastructure and developing flexible resource technologies to address the challenges to power system caused by the rise of renewable energy. We are also researching various services and technologies related to EV charging.

01 Flexibility Resource Business

Enhancing Energy Efficiency with Plus DR and VGI

To address power system challenges resulting from the growth of renewable energy, we are promoting projects focused on using the electric vehicles as the flexible resource. The Plus DR program encourages electric vehicles to charge their batteries when power is supplied more than what is needed, while VGI technology allows us to use the EV batteries as the flexibility resource, charging and discharging as necessary. The goal is to stabilize the power system and offer greater convenience to EV charging.

Electric Vehicle Charging Roaming Business

02 EV Charge Roaming Business

Expanding Charging Infrastructure for Small-Scale Businesses

To reduce entry barriers for small-scale charging businesses, KEPCO is making its charging infrastructure accessible. Through this initiative, we aim to foster private charging businesses and contribute to market growth by increasing the number of charging stations in public areas and residential complexes.

Microgrid Business

Realizing a self-sufficient energy management system for local communities

A microgrid("MG") is an intelligent power grid that allows the locally generated electricity to be used locally. The independent type MG is an isolated MG that is 100% self-sufficient, while the grid-connected type MG is connected to KEPCO's grid and uses electricity supplied by the distributed sources and the grid. The latter model is applied to various institutions, including industrial complexes and academic campuses.

Industrial Complex Type: Gumi MG Project

01 Grid-connected Type: Gumi MG Project

Gumi Industrial Complex's Attempt to Achieve RE100

We are building a system that will allow Gumi Industrial Complex become energy-independent, using PV power, energy storage system("ESS"), and DC grid. The project aims to efficiently manage power consumption and develop an eco-friendly energy model that meets RE100 standards for real-world application.

Industrial Complex Type: Yeosu MG Project

02 Grid-connected Type: Yeosu MG Project

From Petrochemicals to Eco-Friendly: A New Path for Yeosu Industrial Complex

At the Yeosu Industrial Complex in Jeonnam Province, a self-sufficient energy system is being established using PV power, ESS, and power-to-gas (P2G) technology. The goal is to transform the aging, petrochemical-focused industrial complex into an eco-friendly, net-zero industrial complex.

03 Energy Valley MG Project

Testbed for the Future of Energy Self-Sufficiency

The Energy Valley project serves as a testbed for self-sufficient and efficient energy consumption. By engaging various sources of electricity such as PV, wind, fuel cell, and hydrogen and an integrated MG platform and ESS, the project aims to manage the energy optimally. In addition, the program oversees distributed and demand-side resources, implements VGI-based EV charging services, and introduces a P2P energy trading system to maximize energy utilization.

Urban Energy Planning
Platform Business

KEPCO is developing an integrated energy management platform to help the cities grow sustainably.

The Urban Energy Planning Platform helps local governments establish energy plans and manage carbon emission and energy consumption targets in alignment with the national policy.
KEPCO has carried out demonstration projects in Gyeonggi and Sejong based on R&D results from the Naju Smart City initiative and has collaborated with Seoul to build an integrated energy platform and related services.

01 Urban Carbon Neutrality Service

A Blueprint for a Carbon-Neutral City Drawn by Data

This service sets and manages carbon reduction targets based on the carbon emission from an urban area. It enables real-time monitoring of carbon emission and helps the decision makers develop and implement effective carbon reduction strategies.

02 Urban Energy Management Service

Optimizing Urban Resources through Energy Monitoring

This service provides integrated urban management and resource monitoring based on urban energy data. It allows real-time tracking of urban energy consumption, ensuring efficient management and optimal resource utilization.

03 PV Simulation

A PV Farm Site Selection Solution for Greater Energy Efficiency

This system analyzes PV power generation potential and economic feasibility based on shadow prediction to determine optimal installation location. By maximizing solar power efficiency, it also helps evaluate the economic viability upon installation.

Implementation Status in Seoul

An Integrated Energy Solution for Both Citizens and Administrators

The Seoul Energy Integration Platform project provides a data-driven city-wide energy management system. The Operations Portal supports data collection, monitoring, surveillance, and control, enabling real-time energy management. The Citizen Portal allows citizens to check their energy use, participate in carbon reduction campaigns, and access various services, such as EV charging station information.

PV Generation Project

Developing Sustainable PV Projects in Harmony with Local Communities

KEPCO is promoting solar power generation projects by using idle spaces in schools, public sites, industrial complexes, and areas surrounding transmission lines.
Additionally, KEPCO is developing an agro-PV model, which integrates agriculture with PV generation. This initiative aims to maximize efficient use of land and increase farmers' income.

01 Solar Power Projects on Schools & Public Sites

Making Future of Solar Power Brighter Using Schools and Public Lands

KEPCO is increasing its investment in solar power projects on the schools and public properties. In collaboration with KEPCO Solar, KEPCO aims to to develop 110 MW of solar power facilities. So far, 98.4 MW of solar power facilities have been constructed, generating KRW 23.2 billion in revenue.

02 Community-Participatory Solar Power Projects Near Transmission Lines

A Solar Power Generation Model Shared with Local Communities

KEPCO is promoting community-participatory profit-sharing solar power projects near the areas where transmission lines pass. To resolve conflicts related to the Miryang Transmission Line, KEPCO has established the “Hope Light Power” Special Purpose Company in collaboration with its six gencos. Currently, 25 sites with a total capacity of 2.5 MW of solar power have been developed and are in operation.

03 Agro-PV Pilot Project

Eco-Friendly Solar Technology in Harmony with Farmers

KEPCO is developing agro-PV technology, which integrates solar power generation with agriculture. A 400 kW demonstration facility has been built in Naju, and a 350 kW community support facility has been installed in Taean, with profits reinvested into village development funds.

Clean Hydrogen Business

Promoting Eco-friendly Hydrogen Projects to Strengthen Capability to Supply Carbon-Free Energy and Minimize Cost of Energy Transition

KEPCO is developing hydrogen and ammonia co-firing power generation technologies and building the necessary infrastructure in collaboration with its gencos as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emission and transition to a clean hydrogen ecosystem.

R&D-1

Evaluation of Hydrogen Co-Firing Limit and Development of Combustion Optimization Technology for Gas Turbines Participants include KEPCO, KOMIPO, KOWEPO, KOSPO and EWP
R&D-2

Development of Carbon-Free, Eco-friendly Ammonia Power Generation Technology Participants include KEPCO, KOEN, KOMIPO, KOWEPO, KOSPO and EWP
R&D-3

Development & Demonstration of Gas Turbine Retrofit Technology for Hydrogen Co-Firing Participants include KEPCO, KOWEPO and KOSPO
R&D-4

Demonstration of 300 MW (H-Class) Gas Turbine Conversion to 50% Hydrogen Co-Firing Participants include KEPCO, KOEN and EWP
R&D-5

Optimization & Demonstration of 20% Ammonia Co-Firing Technology for Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Boilers Participants include KEPCO, KOEN and KOSPO
R&D-6

Development & Demonstration of 20% Ammonia Co-Firing Technology for Ultra-Supercritical Pulverized Coal Boilers Participants include KEPCO, KOEN, KIMIPO and EWP
Infrastructure

Ammonia Power Generation Infrastructure Development Support Project Participants: KEPCO and KOSPO

Domestic Status of Hydrogen-Related R&D and Infrastructure

Establishment of Hydrogen & Ammonia Co-Firing Test Center

Where Gas Turbines and Boilers Ignite a Harmonious Future

The Hydrogen & Ammonia Co-Firing Test Center was established in 2022 and is conducting tests on co-firing hydrogen and ammonia in gas turbines and boilers. The primary goal of these tests is to optimize hydrogen and ammonia combustions. Based on the findings, the guidelines for hydrogen and ammonia co-firing demonstration will be developed for various power generation facilities. The project aims to expand the application of hydrogen and ammonia co-firing to achieve Korea's 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution targets.