Goseong County Selected for Renewable Energy Project for Nine Consecutive Years

Goseong County in Gangwon Province, a city positioned as a hub for the peace economy (Governor Ham Myungjun), announced on November 12 that it has been finally selected for the “2026 New and Renewable Energy Convergence and Integration Support Project” hosted by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (Korea Energy Agency). The county has achieved the remarkable feat of being selected for this project for nine consecutive years since 2018.

Aerial view of Goseong County Office. Provided by Goseong County

The New and Renewable Energy Convergence and Integration Support Project is a government initiative that provides facilities for more than two types of renewable energy sources, such as solar and geothermal, to public, commercial, and residential buildings in designated regions to promote the adoption of renewable energy.

The county formed a consortium with specialized companies and was recognized for the feasibility of project implementation through both public and on-site evaluations conducted by the government. In particular, the county acknowledged the reality of intensified competition among local governments nationwide due to reduced central government funding and emphasized the necessity of the project to realize energy welfare for its residents, which was positively evaluated.

With its selection for this project, the county has secured a total project budget of 3.3 billion won, including national and provincial funds, and plans to launch the project in February 2026.

Through this project, the county will install solar power systems at 215 sites and geothermal systems at 35 sites, totaling 250 locations, including detached houses and buildings. It is expected to achieve annual energy cost savings of over 280 million won.

Governor Ham Myungjun of Goseong County stated, “Being selected for the renewable energy project for nine consecutive years is a recognition of Goseong County’s systematic energy policies and our ongoing efforts to build a sustainable, energy-independent city. We will continue to strengthen policies that reduce energy costs in ways that residents can truly feel and establish ourselves as a leading city for carbon neutrality.”

Meanwhile, over the past eight years, the county has supported 21.4 billion won through the New and Renewable Energy Convergence and Integration Support Project, installing renewable energy facilities at 2,518 sites. By enhancing communication with residents and expanding public acceptance of renewable energy, the county has achieved a power self-sufficiency rate of 43.8%, making significant contributions to the creation of an energy-independent city.

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