Gurīn Energy has obtained a total of 379MW of electricity business licences (EBLs) for three utility-scale solar projects in South Korea’s Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City.
The Jindo Green Solar project on Jindo Island finalised its EBL acquisition, following an award of 216MW in licences in early 2026.
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Another project on the island, the Jindo Jido-yeomjang Solar Power Project, has also completed necessary licensing for its full capacity of 65MW.
The Goheung Nuri Solar Power Project in Goheung-gun has secured 98MW in licences, which accounts for half of its targeted capacity.
The Goheung Green Solar project is a joint venture between Gurīn Energy and Kumyang Green Power, a Korean renewable energy company, combining experience in project development with local industry expertise.
Once operational, the three solar projects are set to provide a combined installed capacity of approximately 500MW.
According to Gurīn Energy, this would be sufficient to meet the electricity needs of around 200,000 households in South Korea each year.
Gurīn Energy Seoul representative director Seongoh Yeom said: “We are pleased to have secured this major milestone in the development of our three utility-scale solar power projects in Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City.
“The EBLs awarded by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment reflect Gurīn Energy’s long-term commitment to South Korea as well as our disciplined approach to project development, including regulatory compliance, community engagement, environmental protection and technical design.”
In a wider context, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City is positioning itself as a centre for semiconductor and AI industries, increasing demand for renewable sources of electricity.
Gurīn Energy currently holds a 600MW portfolio of solar and wind energy projects in South Korea and has announced ongoing expansion.
The company acquired a 300MW portfolio of solar and wind assets in 2025.
Its activities in South Korea are part of its wider mission to accelerate the energy transition in Asia by developing, owning and operating renewable assets across the region.
