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Now a report on some innovative ways in which neighborhoods in the Korean capital… have found ways to generate their own electricity for homes and businesses.
It’s both saved money and resources.
Take a look.
With the entire world devising measures to respond to climate change and the energy crisis, Seoul has been fostering energy-independent villages since 2012.
We examine the activities and accomplishments of Seoul’s major energy independent villages, and review their effectiveness.
Electric power is a necessity in modern life. From must-haves like smartphones to various electronic devices, we require power to enjoy everyday convenience. This electric power is mostly generated in thermal or nuclear power plants. But the use of fossil fuels at thermal power plants and the greenhouse gases produced as a result lead to global warming and serious climate change. Nuclear power plants present the danger of radioactivity, which is why movements are taking place worldwide to reduce their number.
As a result, since 2012, the city of Seoul has been supporting urban energy independent villages through public participation.
“Support ranges from a minimum about US$ 4,500 for 1st year villages to about US$ 27,000 for 3rd year villages. Support can be given to groups of 3 or more residents interested in the energy-independent village project. The goal is to support 100 places by 2018. 70 are being operated as of 2017.”
5 years in since the project was launched, Sipjaseong village in Gangdong-gu district is cited as a model example of energy-independent villages.
First of all, Sipjaseong village installed solar power generators in each home to produce the village’s own electricity. 30 kilowatt solar power generators for home use were installed in about 50 different homes, generating over 45% of the necessary power independently.
This year, 15 additional homes will install solar power generators. It’s thanks to the real effects made tangible by neighbors.
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Post time: Jul-12-2017