Gyeonggi Province Launches "Rooftop Solar Pilot Project" for Apartment Complexes... Applications Open Until June 5

Gyeonggi Province is launching a new "rooftop solar pilot project" to support the installation of solar power generation systems on the rooftops of apartment complexes in the province, aiming to reduce energy costs and expand the use of renewable energy in multi-family housing.

On May 13, Gyeonggi Province announced that it will accept applications for the project from private existing apartment complexes in the province from June 2 to June 5.

Eligibility requires participation in a consortium, rather than individual applications, involving city or county governments, construction companies, and residents' representative councils. This is intended to enhance the stability and efficiency of the project through a practical collaborative system.

Gyeonggi Province will select a total of two apartment complexes and provide support for the installation costs of up to 120kW per complex, for a total of 240kW of generation facilities.

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

Gyeonggi Province will not limit the support to rooftop installations. To encourage voluntary participation from individual households, the province will also offer support for balcony-type mini solar panels as an option if more than 50% of households in a given building participate.

The province expects that the installation of generation facilities will reduce the burden of electricity used in common areas such as parking lot lighting, stairways, and hallways, and that residents will directly experience savings on their electricity bills.

Kim Yeonji, Director of the Energy Industry Division of Gyeonggi Province, stated, "This pilot project aims to help residents save on electricity bills by installing solar panels on apartment rooftops and balconies. In particular, by choosing both rooftop and balcony-type installations, residents can reduce the cost burden of mini solar panel installation and make solar energy more accessible to more people."

Meanwhile, in March, Gyeonggi Province declared the "Zero Maintenance Fee Apartment Vision" and plans to gradually implement this initiative for 800,000 newly built apartments by 2040.

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