Solar PV capacity accounted for 16.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded solar pv capacity of 1,496GW. This is expected to contribute 33.7% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 4,822GW. Of the total global Solar PV capacity, 1.82% is in South Korea. Listed below are the five largest upcoming Solar PV power plants by capacity in South Korea, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global Solar PV power segment. Buy the latest solar PV plant profiles here.
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1. Saemangeum Floating Solar Power Project
The Saemangeum Floating Solar Power Project is a 1,200MW Solar PV power project located in North Jeolla, South Korea. It is being developed by Hanwha Solutions. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2026. The project is owned by Hanwha Solutions. Buy the profile here.
2. Gunsan Floating Solar PV Park
Gunsan Floating Solar PV Park is a 900MW Solar PV power project in North Jeolla, South Korea. The project is expected to come online by 2025. The project is currently in permitting stage. Buy the profile here.
3. Peak Energy and Topinfra Solar PV Project
The 500MW Peak Energy and Topinfra Solar PV Project is located in South Korea. It is owned by Topinfra. The Solar PV project is currently in announced stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2028. Topinfra is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Saemangeum Gunsan Solar PV Park
The Saemangeum Gunsan Solar PV Park is a 300MW Solar PV power project. It is planned in North Jeolla, South Korea. The project is currently in announced stage. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2027. Buy the profile here.
5. SK Eastern Energy South Korea Solar PV Park
The 200MW Solar PV project, SK Eastern Energy South Korea Solar PV Park is expected to get commissioned by 2027. It is being developed by SK Energy. The project is currently in announced stage. SK Energy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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