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Does North Korea have energy security challenges?

Access to solar panels has created capacity where the state falls short, but the overall energy security challenges facing the nation are daunting. This report, “North Korea’s Energy Sector,” is a compilation of articles published on 38 North in 2023 that surveyed North Korea’s energy production facilities and infrastructure.

Does North Korea have a power shortage?

North Korea suffers from chronic energy shortages. Rolling blackouts are common, even in the nation’s capital, while some of the poorest citizens receive state-provided electricity only once a year.

When do we need more energy storage?

Additional storage is needed when the share of solar PV and wind in electricity production rises to 50-100%. Pumped hydro energy storage constitutes 97% of the global capacity of stored power and over 99% of stored energy and is the leading method of energy storage.

Does South Korea have 100% renewable electricity?

All regions except South Korea have sufficient world-class (Class A) PHES sites to support 100% renewable electricity (green bars). However, South Korea has 1225 GWh or 24 GWh per million people of Class B capacity as a substitute, which is only 25% more expensive.

What is pumped hydro energy storage?

Pumped hydro energy storage constitutes 97% of the global capacity of stored power and over 99% of stored energy and is the leading method of energy storage. Off-river pumped hydro energy storage options, strong interconnections over large areas, and demand management can support a highly renewable electricity system at a modest cost.

What is the storage potential of a PHES system?

(Google Earth image) The storage potential of PHES is proportional to the volume of the upper reservoir, the head, and the round-trip efficiency. For example, a PHES system with twin 2,000,000 m3 reservoirs, a 700 m head, and 80% round-trip efficiency can store 3 GWh of energy and operate at 500 MW of power generation for 6 h.