Naju-si Selected for the 'Renewable Energy Convergence Support Project' for 3 Consecutive Years

Published 13 Oct.2021 15:47(KST)

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) has been selected for the ‘Renewable Energy Convergence Support Project’ for the third consecutive year.

The city announced on the 13th that it was selected for this year’s ‘Renewable Energy Convergence Support Project,’ hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and implemented by the Korea Energy Agency, securing 1.8 billion KRW in national funding.

This project supports the installation of two or more types of renewable energy source facilities, such as solar power and solar heat, in public housing, commercial, and public buildings within a specific area, in a converged manner according to energy demand.

The city plans to install and support 260 solar power sites with a total capacity of 894 kW and 120 solar heat sites covering a total area of 1,234㎡ in about 380 households in six districts of the old downtown area next year.

Regarding installation costs, 90% is covered by national and local government funds, and 10% is self-funded, so residents can enjoy continuous energy cost savings with a small investment, making it highly preferred by residents.

In fact, if a solar power generation facility (3 kW) is installed in one household, the monthly power production is about 350 kWh, saving approximately 55,000 KRW, which amounts to over 600,000 KRW in annual electricity bills.

Mayor Kang In-gyu said, “The creation of energy self-reliant villages through the spread of renewable energy contributes not only to residents’ housing stability and economic burden reduction but also to a pleasant air environment. We will continue to do our best to realize energy welfare and expand infrastructure that citizens can feel.”

Meanwhile, this year, the city is installing solar power and solar heat facilities in 476 households in Seji and Bonghwang-myeon through the Renewable Energy Convergence Support Project. The overall progress rate has reached about 80%.