Hampyeong-gun Selected for New and Renewable Energy Convergence Support Project Contest

Solar Power Support for Sonbul-myeon and Singwang-myeon Areas

Exterior view of Hampyeong County Office.

Hampyeong County, Jeollanam-do announced on the 17th that it has been selected for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s “2025 New and Renewable Energy Convergence Support Project” and will continue its renewable energy supply initiatives.

The county has secured approximately 1 billion KRW in national and provincial funding to establish an energy self-sufficiency foundation and promote the supply of new and renewable energy.

The New and Renewable Energy Convergence Support Project provides installation cost support for two or more types of renewable energy sources, such as solar power and solar thermal, for homes and buildings. Depending on the energy source, up to 80% of the installation cost is subsidized, minimizing the financial burden on residents to around 20% self-payment.

The areas selected for this project are Sonbul-myeon and Singwang-myeon, which had not previously been chosen.

The main installation plans include solar power systems for 235 homes (3kW each, totaling 909kW) and solar thermal systems for 106 buildings (ranging from 7 to 14 square meters, totaling 1,442 square meters). These facilities will produce electricity and heat independently, aiming to achieve energy self-sufficiency.

County Governor Lee Sangik stated, “With this selection, we will be able to provide practical support to residents by reducing their energy costs, especially during these challenging economic times. We will do our utmost to increase the energy self-sufficiency rate through continuous expansion of renewable energy supply, and strive for Hampyeong County to become a leading eco-friendly city that practices ‘100% renewable energy use (RE100)’.”

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