Wando-gun Supports Eco-Friendly Energy Distribution Project with 8.3 Billion KRW Funding

Sea Water Thermal Heat Pump and Inverter System Promote Stable Management of Fishing Households by Saving Electricity

Wando County will provide 8.3 billion KRW to support the eco-friendly energy distribution project (seawater heat pump, inverter) for the improvement of land-based aquaculture facilities. (Photo by Wando County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Shin Woo-cheol) announced on the 9th that it will select a total of 80 business operators to improve land-based aquaculture facilities and support 8.3 billion KRW for the eco-friendly energy supply project (seawater heat pump, inverter).

The eco-friendly energy supply project is a business utilizing renewable energy technology aimed at leading eco-friendly green growth, reducing heating and electricity costs, and stabilizing fishery management by adjusting shipping times.

The energy supply method includes a seawater heat pump that absorbs and releases heat from seawater heat sources (annual average 7?10℃), heats newly drawn seawater (20?30℃), and supplies it to aquaculture tanks to reduce heating costs.

Additionally, the inverter method controls the motor's rotation speed by varying frequency and voltage according to load characteristics (tidal differences, seawater usage), thereby reducing power consumption.

A Wando-gun official stated, “As the COVID-19 pandemic prolongs, causing significant damage to abalone and flatfish aquaculture households, we will steadily promote the eco-friendly energy supply project to reduce heating and electricity costs by 10?15% and contribute to stabilizing fishery management.”