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Does North Korea use wind and tidal power?

In the final installment of our series on North Korea’s energy production, we dive into the country’s use of wind and tidal power. Both wind and wave resources in North Korea have the potential to make an impact on the country’s energy generation and create more consistent access to electricity.

How does North Korea regulate electricity?

North Korea has electric power transmission organizations in provinces and cities throughout the country, responsible for regulating electricity distribution and manufacturing renewable energy generators such as wind turbines, in addition to running other solar and wind installations.

Does North Korea have wind power?

However, as noted in previous installations of this energy series, North Korea’s recent drive to bolster renewable energy capacity has primarily focused on solar and hydropower, despite its capacity for wind energy generation. North Korea’s coastlines and overall mountainous terrain lend themselves relatively well to the generation of wind power.

Does North Korea have a wind farm?

Both wind and wave resources in North Korea have the potential to make an impact on the country’s energy generation and create more consistent access to electricity. Despite this, few larger-scale wind farms—and only one tidal power station—contribute to the North’s energy supply.

Does North Korea have a solar energy potential?

Evaluation of solar energy potential in the nine administrative provinces and North Korea as a whole for three years (2013, 2014, and 2015). North Korea's solar energy potential is reasonably large, and solar power plants may still be feasible in the region.

Does North Korea have more solar power than South Korea?

As expected, North Korea, with its highly mountainous terrain, was found to have greater potential wind energy resources, compared to South Korea. North Korea's solar potential was slightly lower than South Korea's because of its higher latitude and somewhat cloudier conditions during certain times of the year.