Suncheon-si Selected as an Excellent Institution in the Renewable Energy Policy Sector

Winner of the Korea Energy Agency President's Award at the 3rd Korea Solar League

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 29th that it was selected as an excellent institution in the 3rd Korea Solar League and received the Chairman's Award from the Korea Energy Agency.

The Korea Solar League (K-Solar League) evaluates the achievements and efforts of institutions that have led the expansion of renewable energy and the dissemination of solar power to reduce fine dust and respond to the climate crisis.

In this competition, seven local governments and six private organizations that contributed to the expansion of solar power dissemination and led regional energy transitions were awarded.

Suncheon City was recognized as an excellent institution for its achievements in promoting renewable energy policies, including ▶ operating the nation's first local government-owned solar power plant, ▶ installing solar panels on houses, ▶ improving electricity efficiency for vulnerable groups, and ▶ establishing an integrated solar power analysis center within the renewable energy promotion experience center.

A city official said, “At a time when climate change and carbon neutrality are more important than ever, we will strive to increase the share of renewable energy generation and create an energy self-sufficient city together with our citizens.”

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