AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoExtreme Rain: Record autumn downpours flooded Seoul as El Niño raises concerns about heavier rainfall. Drinking-Water Solar: A government plan to allow floating solar in protected water-source zones could reach Paldang, which supplies 26 million people. The plan promises local revenue, but long-term effects on water quality and ecosystems still need checking. Energy Storage: New guidelines aim to cut permitting times for outdoor battery-storage sites by up to three months and costs by as much as ₩70 million, after inconsistent local classifications slowed projects. Waste: Seoul’s rubbish is being hauled about 130 kilometres as municipalities push back against taking more, highlighting disputes over where the city’s waste burden should fall. Grid Bottlenecks: A report says 65% of Korea’s power-grid projects miss completion targets, a potential hurdle for renewable expansion.
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