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Is South Korea's energy storage industry sustainable?

Environmental concerns regarding battery production and disposal are increasingly under scrutiny, prompting a shift towards sustainable practices in the industry. The global market relevance of South Korea's energy storage sector is significant, as it is one of the leading countries in battery technology.

Are South Korean companies investing in energy storage systems?

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. However, a string of ESS-related fires and a lack of infrastructure had dampened investments in this market.

Will South Korea capture 30 percent of ESS market by 2036?

This was a heavy hit for the energy industry, but developments of safer technology and renewed state support have recently given new life to the domestic ESS market. 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.

How will South Korea's ESS market renewal affect its future?

Such a requires changes on multiple fronts. Domestic infrastructural support for large-scale utilization, improved safety due diligence, and quick adoption of new technologies are some of the concerns likely to heavily influence the future of South Korea’s ESS market renewal.