SK Networks Service, Solar Power Generation Facility Construction

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] SK Networks Service recently announced on the 23rd that it has installed a 1MW-scale solar power generation facility on the roof of its parent company SK Networks' Icheon Logistics Center and has started commercial operation.

Solar power generation is a representative eco-friendly management activity in the carbon-neutral era. The solar power generation facility established by SK Networks Service applies carbon-certified Grade 1 modules (670kg CO2/kW or less) and is installed on the rooftops of Buildings A and B of the SK Networks logistics center. The electricity generated from Building B is used for operating the Icheon Logistics Center, while the electricity produced from Building A, enough to supply 461 households, is resold to generate sales revenue.

SK Networks Service participated in the ‘RE100’ campaign, which aims to procure corporate electricity from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. This year, it installed 1MW-scale solar power facilities at SK Networks' Icheon and Anseong logistics centers. Producing 1MW of electricity has the effect of reducing more than 200,000 pine trees' worth (5 million tons annually) of carbon dioxide emissions. Going forward, SK Networks Service is expected to collaborate with various businesses as a solar power generation operator to build facilities and pioneer the electricity production market.

An SK Networks Service official said, “Renewable energy is gaining popularity as a key measure to reduce greenhouse gases, the main cause of the climate crisis, and to lead carbon neutrality,” adding, “We will support the use of solar energy by various domestic companies and secure competitiveness in this field.”

Meanwhile, SK Networks Service has infrastructure business experience and expertise through nationwide network maintenance and repair for SK Telecom and SK Broadband. It is also conducting the Ieum 5G demonstration project. Additionally, to expand renewable energy in response to the climate crisis, it plans to promote new ESG-related businesses such as solar power generation.

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