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Geochang County Requests Expansion of Substations Due to Saturation of Power Grid Capacity
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Geochang County in South Korea has requested Korea Electric Power Corporation to accelerate the construction of new substations due to saturated power grid capacity hindering renewable energy projects, including the Solar Income Village. The county warns that lack of grid capacity may require costly energy storage solutions, risking delays and added local financial burdens.
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You are facing a limit in local grid capacity that could stall your solar or renewable project this year. Act now to engage local power authorities about substation upgrades or prepare to fund costly energy storage that delays your launch.
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