Pyeongtaek City Implements Renewable Energy Supply Projects for Homes and Buildings

Solar, Solar Thermal, and Geothermal Energy to Be Installed at 250 Sites in Western and Southern Regions
60% of Solar Installation Costs Supported for 76 Households

On May 12, Pyeongtaek City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it will implement a renewable energy supply project worth a total of 2.2 billion won to achieve carbon neutrality and reduce energy costs.

Solar power facility installed at a house in Pyeongtaek City. The city supports 60% of the installation cost of solar power generation for 76 households in the area. Provided by Pyeongtaek City

The renewable energy supply project supports the installation costs of solar power and other facilities for private and public homes and buildings for self-consumption. The project is divided into the following categories: the Convergence Support Project, the Residential Solar Power Support Project, and the Energy Self-Sufficient Village Project.

A budget of 1.7 billion won will be allocated to the 'Renewable Energy Convergence Support Project.' The city will select 250 sites in the western and southern regions to promote the adoption of solar, solar thermal, and geothermal energy. For the northern region, a demand survey is currently underway to identify target sites for next year's project. Those wishing to participate can apply at their local administrative welfare center by May 27.

The 'Residential Solar Power Support Project' will provide 60% of the installation cost for 76 households. Households can install solar power systems at a personal expense of around 2 million won. Applications for 30 households under the national government-linked project have closed, while applications for 46 households under the Gyeonggi Province-linked project will be accepted starting May 26.

The 'Energy Self-Sufficient Village Project' aims to expand the supply of eco-friendly energy to energy-vulnerable groups, supporting the installation of residential solar power systems and the construction of village solar power plants in three villages.

A city official stated, "We will continue to discover and expand renewable energy supply projects so that citizens can enjoy greater energy welfare benefits."