Jeonbuk Province Energy Vulnerable Groups, Solar Power Installation Support 'Agreement'

KEPCO Jeonbuk Headquarters Collaborates with Jeonbuk Electric Construction Association to Install Home Solar Panels for Low-Income Households

Jeonbuk Provincial Government Office

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] Jeollabuk-do has signed a business agreement with Korea Electric Power Corporation Jeonbuk Headquarters and the Jeonbuk Branch of the Korea Electrical Contractors Association to promote the spread of renewable energy and expand energy welfare.

The agreement, held on the 22nd in the provincial government conference room, was prepared to actively respond to the government's energy transition policy centered on renewable energy in the post-COVID-19 era and to support sustainable energy welfare for energy-vulnerable groups.

Through this project, small solar power systems (600W) worth about 70 million KRW will be installed in 40 energy-vulnerable households in the province, expected to reduce electricity bills by about 10,000 to 12,000 KRW per month.

Each institution will play a role: Jeollabuk-do will recommend recipients, KEPCO Jeonbuk Headquarters will support site visits for recipient selection, material procurement, and provision of daily necessities, and the Electrical Contractors Association will install solar panels and replace outdated equipment.

Lee Kyung-seop, head of KEPCO Jeonbuk Headquarters, said, “Residential solar installations are small-scale installations on roofs or rooftops, so there is no environmental damage, and once installed, they last more than 20 years, contributing to electricity bill reduction and expansion of energy welfare.”

Song Ha-jin, governor of Jeollabuk-do, said, “This is a very meaningful business agreement that can reduce the financial burden on energy-vulnerable households while promoting clean energy and reducing fine dust.” He added, “I express my gratitude to KEPCO Jeonbuk Headquarters and the Jeonbuk Branch of the Electrical Contractors Association.”

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