"A Practical Solution for Increasing Rural Income and Overcoming the Crisis of Regional Extinction"
On May 26, Muan County Governor Kim San visited the agricultural solar power complex currently under construction in Yawol-ri, Yeomsan-myeon, Yeonggwang County.
According to the county on May 28, the agricultural solar power facility in Wolpyeong Village, Yeomsan-myeon, Yeonggwang County, is being developed on 50,000 square meters of saline farmland and is planned to be the largest in the country with a capacity of 3MW. Currently, the first phase, with a capacity of 1MW, has been completed.
County Governor Kim San is visiting the agricultural solar power facility in Yeomsan-myeon, Yeonggwang County, and talking with the residents. Provided by Muan County
Governor Kim observed the mechanical rice planting taking place in the paddy fields where the agricultural solar panels are installed, and then directly discussed the progress of the project and on-site challenges with local residents.
A village resident commented, "Agricultural solar power is unfamiliar, but there are no particular difficulties." However, the resident added, "It is unfair for farmers that direct payment subsidies are excluded. The government should resolve this issue."
Governor Kim emphasized, "Agricultural solar power can be a practical solution for increasing rural income and overcoming the crisis of regional extinction," and stressed, "We need a structure where farming can continue as usual while also gaining profits from solar power."
He further stated, "We will actively benchmark the agricultural solar power project in Wolpyeong Village and closely review ways to introduce a similar system tailored to the conditions in Muan."
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