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Kepco and public employees accused of illegally exploiting solar energy initiatives

More than 200 employees of state-owned energy companies and institutions including Kepco illegally operated solar energy farms, an initiative pushed by the Moon Jae-in government.

2023-11-14

Yoon tries canceling Moon's renewable energy policies

Solar energy, which accounts for 87.13 percent of renewable energy sources currently, will be lowered to 60 percent by 2030. Wind power will be increased from 13 percent currently to 40 percent during the same period.

2022-11-03

[NEWS ANALYSIS] Korean solar focuses on U.S. market as it feels heat at home

At home, the renewable energy industry is facing headwinds due to the new government's policy shift and controversies over solar project funding.

2022-09-26

Hanwha Solutions restructures to focus on solar

Hanwha Solutions will streamline its business portfolio to boost its solar power business, the company said in an electronic disclosure Friday, a month after a landmark U.S. climate law was enacted.

2022-09-23

Hanwha Q Cells to build 150-megawatt solar power plant in Wyoming

Hanwha Q Cells will build a 150-megawatt solar power plant in Wyoming.

2022-06-08

Salt-flat solar angers inconvenienced islanders

On Jan. 24, 17 inhabitants of the village filed a class action suit demanding a complete halt to a 185-billion-won solar power project.

2022-02-23

Hanwha Energy teams up with France's Total in U.S.

Hanwha Energy has formed a joint venture with French energy group Total to spearhead a 2 trillion won ($1.8 billion) photovoltaic project in the United States.

2021-01-15