South Korea Accelerates Renewable Energy Transition Amid Geopolitical Tensions
South Korea is accelerating its shift toward renewable energy, aiming for 100 gigawatts of capacity by 2030, driven by geopolitical concerns and a desire to reduce reliance on oil. The country has delayed closing coal plants and reopened a nuclear facility in the short term, while focusing on solar power despite China's dominance in solar components. The energy minister emphasized the Iran war as a catalyst for this transition.
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