Gyeongnam Provincial Western Office, "Catching Three Rabbits with the Green New Deal"

Multiple Benefits Expected Including Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Office Space Utilization through Solar Power Generation
Annual Generation of 560 MWh Saves Up to 88 Million KRW in Electricity Bills
Contributes to Climate Change Response by Reducing

Experimental Animal Facility Rooftop Solar Power Generation Equipment Installation Plan. [Image Source=Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Gyeongsangnam-do announced that as part of the province's key policy 'Green New Deal,' it will implement a solar power generation facility construction project over three years from 2021 to 2023, investing a total project cost of 750 million KRW.

The goal is to install solar power generation facilities with a total capacity of 334.31 kW at three locations: the rooftop of the Health and Environment Research Institute's laboratory building, the east parking lot, and the west parking lot.

In the first year, 2021, 50 kW will be installed on the rooftop of the Health and Environment Research Institute's laboratory building; in 2022, 126.36 kW at the east parking lot; and in 2023, 157.95 kW at the west parking lot.

Including the existing 102.36 kW solar power generation facilities, upon completion of this project, a total capacity of 436.67 kW of solar power generation facilities will be established, producing approximately 560 MWh of electricity annually and saving up to about 88 million KRW in electricity bills.

Additionally, annual greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by 260.56 tons, contributing to climate change response efforts.

Moreover, instead of securing separate space for installing the solar power generation facilities, utilizing existing government office facilities such as the laboratory building rooftop and the east and west parking lots enhances space utilization, which is expected to have several positive effects.

In particular, this project was selected for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's 'Renewable Energy Regional Support Project,' with 45% of the project cost supported by national funds, thereby improving the efficiency of the province's financial management.

Lee In-sook, Director of the Western Balanced Development Bureau of the province, stated, “We will successfully promote the Western Government Office solar power generation facility construction project and fulfill the role of the representative government office in western Gyeongnam leading the 'Green New Deal'.”

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