1-3 kW Systems... Applications Accepted from June 2 to July 18
Save 60,000 to 80,000 KRW Monthly on Electricity Bills with a 3 kW System
On May 30, Gwangju City announced that it will be implementing the "Private Solar Power Support Project" to expand the adoption of eco-friendly renewable energy and reduce household electricity costs. Applications from participating households will be accepted from June 2 to July 18.
This project targets owners of detached houses in the Gwangju area, supporting the installation of self-consumption solar power systems. The city plans to allocate 400 million KRW this year to supply solar power systems with capacities ranging from 1 to 3 kW to more than 121 households. Participants are responsible for 33.3% of the installation costs, while Gwangju City covers the remaining 66.7%.
With a 3 kW solar power system operating for an average of 3.5 hours per day, households can generate an average of 300 to 400 kWh of electricity per month, resulting in monthly electricity bill savings of approximately 60,000 to 80,000 KRW. This means participants can recover their out-of-pocket expenses within about two years.
The city expects that if a total of 363 kW (3 kW x 121 households) of solar power systems are installed through this project, they will generate 477,000 kWh of electricity annually and reduce greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide) emissions by approximately 217 tons. This is equivalent to planting about 22,000 25-year-old pine trees.
Citizens who wish to install solar power systems can select one of ten specialized solar companies designated by Gwangju City and submit an application. Once the designated company submits the necessary documents, Gwangju City will select the recipient households on a first-come, first-served basis and provide subsidies after confirming installation completion.
For more information, refer to the "Gwangju City Private Solar Power Support Project Participation Application Notice" posted in the notices and announcements section of the Gwangju City website, or contact one of the participating companies.
Choi Taejo, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Industry Office, said, "We hope this project will help reduce citizens' electricity bills and contribute to the spread of renewable energy," adding, "We will continue to actively promote sustainable energy transition in the future."
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