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Power grid plan eyes 100GW capacity in renewable energy by 2030
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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a power grid innovation plan to redesign the system aiming for over 100GW renewable energy capacity by 2030. The plan includes expanding transmission and distribution capacity, utilising energy storage systems for flexible connections, prioritising renewable energy grid connections over coal and LNG, and supporting grid infrastructure for industrial megaprojects.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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South Korea is opening its power grid to much larger renewable projects and flexible energy storage, creating a rare immediate demand for ESS and solar integration tech. You can now angle sales and development for the grid upgrade projects tied to national industrial growth hubs.
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