Guro-gu Supports Installation of Solar Mini Power Plants

‘Veranda-type’ Project Offers First-Come, First-Served Support of 50,000 KRW per Household When Applicants Choose Companies... ‘Housing-type’ Project Also Underway with Up to 600,000 KRW Provided... First Round Applications Accepted Until May 14

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Guro-gu (District Mayor Lee Seong) is launching the ‘Solar Mini Power Plant Installation Support Project’.

Guro-gu stated, “To establish a resident-led eco-friendly energy production system, we will support residents by covering part of the installation costs for solar mini power plants.”

A ‘solar mini power plant’ is a facility that produces electricity independently by installing small-scale solar modules on home balconies, building rooftops, and other locations.

The ‘balcony-type solar mini power plant’ project is a collaboration between Guro-gu, Seoul City, and Seoul Energy Corporation to enable the installation of solar panels on balconies of apartment complexes and rooftops of detached houses.

Guro-gu will support installation costs of 50,000 KRW per household for 1,000 households. The products are plug-in types with power generation capacity between 50W and less than 1kW.

The self-payment amount varies depending on the product and provider, so applicants can choose their preferred provider among 19 supply companies.

The ‘residential solar mini power plant’ project, jointly conducted by the Korea Energy Agency, Guro-gu, and Seoul City, involves installing solar panels on rooftops of detached and multi-family houses.

Guro-gu aims for at least 20 households and will provide up to 600,000 KRW per household (200,000 KRW per kW) for installation costs. Products are installed through providers selected by Seoul Energy Corporation, and with a project budget cap, the maximum self-payment is 920,000 KRW.

Those wishing to install the balcony-type system can apply by calling the supply companies or the Solar Call Center (1566-0494), or via the Seoul Haetbit Maru website until the end of November.

Those wishing to install the residential-type system can apply for the first round by May 14 through the Korea Energy Agency’s Green Home website.

Any resident wishing to install the system on a house located within the district can participate; however, the project will end early once the budget is exhausted and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

For detailed information on supply companies, installation costs, and more, please refer to the announcements section on the district office website.

A Guro-gu official said, “Solar power is an eco-friendly energy source that protects the environment and reduces electricity bills,” and added, “We ask for residents’ active interest and participation.”