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What does 'Dangjin Green Energy Hub' mean for South Korea?

South Korean state utility Korea Southeast Power and EPC firm Samsung C&T have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chungnam regional government to develop the “Dangjin Green Energy Hub,” a hydrogen fuel cell power plant linked to a data center. The project will be South Korea's first fuel cell hydrogen power plant.

How much does a hydrogen power plant cost in South Korea?

The project will be South Korea's first fuel cell hydrogen power plant. It will utilize a 900MW hydrogen plant in conjunction with 300MW of battery energy storage to support the operations of a large-scale data center. The project is estimated to cost $1.7 billion, with the data center alone representing an $860 million investment.

Are South Korean companies investing in energy storage systems?

While South Korean companies once held over half of the global energy storage system (ESS) market, a string of ESS-related fires and a lack of infrastructure had dampened investments in this market.

What will South Korea do about ageing coal power plants?

The government also plans to replace ageing coal power plants with more sustainable options like pumped storage hydroelectricity and hydrogen power plants. The energy transition comes at a crucial time as South Korea is heavily investing in its semiconductor industry.

Is Seoul the world's first large-capacity underground power plant?

World’s first large-capacity urban underground power plant, now roars out of the gate with the energy for Seoul.

How will South Korea transform its energy sector?

The country has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform its energy sectors, aiming to generate 70 per cent of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2038. South Korea aims to have 30 nuclear plants by 2038 and to more than triple its solar and wind power output to 72 GW by 2030.