Gwanak-gu Supports Installation Costs for Solar Mini Power Plants (50,000·600,000)

5 Million Won Subsidy for 1,000 Veranda-Type Households, 600,000 Won for 40 Housing Units, First-Come-First-Served... Contributing to Energy Independence Through Eco-Friendly Energy Production Using Small Spaces

Photo of solar mini power plant installation (left - mounted type, right - anchor type)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) announced that it will support the installation costs of solar mini power plants to achieve energy self-sufficiency.

Solar mini power plants are facilities that produce electricity independently by installing small-scale solar modules in designated places such as balconies of apartment complexes and rooftops of houses.

First, the balcony type includes the 'stand type' installed on the balcony railings of apartment complexes and multi-family houses, and the 'anchor type' installed on building rooftops. Both homeowners and tenants can apply.

A total of 1,000 households will be recruited, and residents who wish to install can apply through the Solar Call Center or the Seoul Energy Corporation website 'Seoul Haetbit Maru' by the end of November.

For the housing type, installation is on the rooftops or roofs of detached houses and multi-family houses, and only homeowners or prospective owners of newly built houses can apply.

A total of 40 households will be recruited, and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through the Korea Energy Agency Green Home website from May 31 until the budget is exhausted.

Balcony-type solar power (based on 325W) produces an average of 31 kWh of electricity per month, resulting in an estimated monthly electricity bill reduction of about 7,000 KRW, while housing-type solar power (based on 3kW) produces an average of 288 kWh per month, estimated to reduce electricity bills by about 60,000 KRW monthly.

The installation cost is supported by approximately 72% of existing national and city subsidies, with additional subsidies provided by the district. The district provides 50,000 KRW per household for balcony-type solar power and 600,000 KRW per household for housing-type solar power.

Meanwhile, in addition to the solar mini power plant support project, the district is steadily carrying out various projects such as energy efficiency projects and Eco Mileage membership registration to ensure thorough energy production and conservation.

Mayor Park Junhee said, “In line with the government's Green New Deal policy, we ask for the active interest and participation of residents in this project that utilizes eco-friendly renewable energy, reduces electricity bills, and contributes to greenhouse gas reduction. We will continue to actively promote various projects for energy self-sufficiency and sustainable energy use efficiency.”

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