Wind Power in South Korea - between stagnation and innovation | with Choong-Yul Son

Blessed with natural resources, especially wind and sun, the
Republic of Korea is one of the most technologically innovative
countries. Modern wind power started more than 25 years ago and
several of the country’s major companies have invested in
developing wind technology. 




The country has big ambitions, particularly in the offshore
sector, but currently has a modest installed capacity of 2
Gigawatt. A lack of comprehensive policy and social integration
are major barriers to wind power investment, while the country's
industry has a huge demand for climate-friendly energy. 




Choong-Yul Son, a retired professor, is one of the early pioneers
of wind power in Korea and has been instrumental in establishing
some of the key organisations promoting wind power in Korea and
beyond. He explains the current challenges and prospects of the
Korean wind energy market.