Is South Korea a powerhouse in the energy storage system industry?

South Korea has set an ambitious goal to rise alongside the United States and China as one of the top three powerhouses in the global energy storage system (ESS) industry by 2036. The nation plans to capture 35% of the rapidly growing global ESS market, aiming to revitalize its currently stagnant domestic ESS industry.

Are South Korean companies investing in energy storage systems?

While South Korean companies once held over half of the global energy storage system (ESS) market, a string of ESS-related fires and a lack of infrastructure had dampened investments in this market.

What caused investments in South Korea's ESS market to dampen?

A string of ESS-related fires and a lack of infrastructure had dampened investments in this market. Less than a decade ago, South Korean companies held over half of the global energy storage system (ESS) market with the rushed promise of helping secure a more sustainable energy future.

What is South Korea's goal for the global ESS market by 2036?

According to South Korea’s “10th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand,” the government aims to capture over 30 percent of the global ESS market by 2036.

What is Gyeongsan substation – battery energy storage system?

The Gyeongsan Substation – Battery Energy Storage System is a 48,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Jillyang-eup, North Gyeongsang, South Korea. The rated storage capacity of the project is 12,000kWh. The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology.

What is Ulsan substation energy storage system?

The Ulsan Substation Energy Storage System is a 32,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Namgu, Ulsan, South Korea. The rated storage capacity of the project is 8,000kWh. The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project was announced in 2016 and will be commissioned in 2017.