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Will expanding South Korea's solar PV market help secure global competitiveness?

rs in South Korea’s domestic PV industry have collapsed. Some hope that expanding South Korea’s solar PV market will help secure global competitiveness for domestic cell and module manufacturers, but

What are Korean solar cells & modules?

Korean players have been pursuing the technological edge of premium solar cells and modules, incorporating diverse technical approaches such as n-type mono wafer, PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact) process, half-cell technology and bifacial modules. They are also developing the perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells.

What is the IEA photovoltaic power systems programme?

The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA PVPS) is one of the TCP’s within the IEA and was established in 1993. The mission of the programme is to “enhance the international collaborative efforts which facilitate the role of photovoltaic solar energy as a cornerstone in the transition to sustainable energy systems.”

How to promote PV deployment in Korea?

Korea’s current policy structure to promote PV deployment can be categorized into four areas: 1) subsidies for installation, 2) incentives, 3) obligatory measures, and 4) infrastructure building.

Does Korea have a 'energy voucher' system?

Korean government runs the so-called ‘Energy Voucher’ system to help the handicapped or vulnerable households to pay the energy bills during the summer and winter periods, but this is not yet aligned with PV installation for the needed households. Rural electrification measures are adopted and implemented mainly by the local authorities.

Does OCI produce polysilicon in Korea?

*OCI is the only company in Korea producing polysilicon, and it’s total production capacity is 39 700 tonnes including 35 000 tonnes in Malaysia. OCI stopped its solar-grade polysilicon production in Korea since 2020, and the Korean plant is only producing polysilicon for semiconductor industry with the capacity of 4 700 tonnes.