7th Korea-Germany Energy Day Concludes, Outlining Blueprint for Renewable Energy Deployment and Power Grid Cooperation

Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hosts Event at Lotte Hotel Seoul
Co-organized with Korea Energy Economics Institute and Others
Over 150 Government and Industry Leaders from Both Countries Attend
Discussions on Large-Scale Deployment of Renewables and Power Grid Transformation

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) announced on the 3rd that it held the 7th Korea-Germany Energy Day conference at Lotte Hotel Seoul on the 2nd, in collaboration with the Korea Energy Economics Institute, the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning, and the German think tank Adelphi.

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) held the 7th Korea-Germany Energy Day conference on the 2nd in collaboration with the Korea Energy Economics Institute, the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning, and the German think tank Adelphi. Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI)

This conference was attended by more than 150 key figures from the energy sectors of both Korea and Germany, and was held under the theme of "Large-Scale Deployment of Renewable Energy and Power Grid Integration for Carbon Neutrality."

Korea-Germany Energy Day is a major annual event of the Korea-Germany Energy Partnership, which has been held since 2018. Korea and Germany have continued their cooperation in the energy sector since the 2016 "Energy Dialogue." In 2019, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy adopted a joint statement of intent to expand cooperation in the field of energy transition. Since 2020, under this partnership, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (renamed the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment this year) have alternately hosted the Korea-Germany Energy Day in each country every year.

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, together with the German think tank Adelphi, serves as the Korean secretariat for the Korea-Germany Energy Partnership. It regularly shares policies and experiences on topics such as renewable energy, measures to improve energy efficiency, energy storage systems, hydrogen, and coal phase-out, supporting the energy partnership in various ways. The Chamber also takes a leading role in organizing the Korea-Germany Energy Day.

Hoje Woo, Senior Vice President of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated in his welcoming remarks, "Germany and Korea face the same challenge of needing to expand renewable energy while maintaining power grid stability and industrial competitiveness. As this discussion demonstrates, the answer lies in cooperation. When our two countries combine policy commitment, technological capabilities, and industry expertise, the energy transition can progress much faster and more reliably."

Jung Eunhae, Director at the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, emphasized, "Korea stands at a critical turning point where it must accelerate the expansion of renewable energy and the innovation of the power grid to achieve the 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for greenhouse gas reduction. Such a transition cannot be accomplished without international cooperation. Korea will actively contribute to the global journey toward carbon neutrality together with Germany."

Axel Bre, Director at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, commented, "The Korea-Germany Energy Day is an important symbol of the close cooperation and friendship between our two countries. It provides a meaningful platform for in-depth discussions and mutual learning in the fields of energy and climate policy."

The conference was divided into two sessions under the themes of large-scale deployment of renewables in the power sector and the transformation of the power grid for a renewable-centered future. The first session addressed policies, strategies, and public acceptance issues to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy in both countries. The second session focused on the technical and operational challenges of stably integrating variable renewable energy sources into national power grids. Presenters shared the latest trends in power grid transformation and system operation requirements in Germany and Korea, and introduced innovative technologies and solutions to ensure grid stability.

Jung Jihee, Head of the Korea Secretariat for the Korea-Germany Energy Partnership and Deputy Director of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated, "Since its inception in 2019, the Korea-Germany Energy Partnership has established itself as a key platform for bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. As the Korean secretariat, the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry will continue to connect policy and industry, and spare no effort to help both countries strengthen technological innovation and energy security."

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