Naver Introduces Renewable Energy in Second Headquarters... Leading Eco-Friendly Office Infrastructure

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Naver announced on the 30th that it has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Korea Electric Power Corporation and Enlighten to expand the introduction of renewable energy at its second office building, '1784.' Naver is the first company in Korea to utilize renewable energy through a third-party PPA for its office building.

This third-party PPA signing is part of Naver's plan to achieve RE100 and '2040 Carbon Negative.' Naver plans to further solidify 1784 as a future-oriented space by utilizing PPA renewable energy in addition to the existing eco-friendly infrastructure.

Naver expects that about 15% of the annual electricity required to operate 1784 will be supplied by renewable energy produced through solar power by Enlighten. Enlighten is an energy IT platform company that provides various energy services such as establishing and managing renewable energy power plants, RE100 consulting, and electricity brokerage business.

Naver intends to continuously secure renewable energy through third-party PPAs and gradually expand the use of renewable energy not only at 1784 but also at Green Factory, IDC Chuncheon, and IDC Sejong.

1784 is an office space that focuses more on eco-friendly infrastructure from the construction stage based on the operational experience of Green Factory, and like Green Factory, it has obtained LEED Platinum certification. Notable features include the use of natural energy such as solar power panels, rainwater and domestic water recycling, thermal storage, and geothermal energy. Additionally, energy-saving infrastructures such as double walls, high-efficiency LED lighting and controls, and radiant cooling have been introduced, reducing the annual energy consumption per unit area by about 34% compared to other office facilities.

Im Dong-ah, Naver's Head of External and ESG Policy, said, "1784 will be a representative case leading future-oriented spaces not only as a tech convergence building but also in the eco-friendly sector. We will continue to expand the introduction of renewable energy through third-party PPAs across offices and IDCs and strive to establish an eco-friendly management system recognized globally."

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