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AI, chip projects push South Korea to revise power demand forecast
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea is revising its electricity demand forecast upwards due to confirmed AI and semiconductor projects adding about 30 GW and potential demand exceeding 50 GW by 2040, impacting nuclear, LNG, renewables, and energy storage plans.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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You must plan for a surge in power needs driven by AI and semiconductor growth in South Korea, creating new openings in energy supply, storage, and grid management this year.
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