- A new multi-ministry team, including KEPCO and Korea Power Exchange, will develop an AI-powered grid to enhance efficiency, security, and renewable energy adoption.
- The plan aims to connect the country’s power system, optimizing generation, storage, and consumption to meet surging electricity demand.
A task force has been established in South Korea to create a next-generation power grid that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the security and efficiency of the power supply.
In order to optimize electricity generation, storage, and consumption, President Lee Jae Myung recently called for the construction of an intelligent grid that connects the entire country.
In addition to public organizations like the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and Korea Power Exchange, the task force consists of important government ministries, including finance, industry, science, and land.
"We are now in an era where electricity determines survival, and to supply cheaper and cleaner power with stability, we need a next-generation power grid utilizing AI technology," said Second Vice Industry Minister Lee Ho-hyeon, who heads the new task force.
In order to meet the rapidly increasing demand for electricity due to technology breakthroughs, the AI-powered grid seeks to effectively manage the adoption of renewable energy sources without requiring significant additional infrastructure.
To restructure Korea's energy system, it will support more intelligent, regional, small-scale power networks that are networked across the country.
In the face of growing energy constraints, this redesign is anticipated to ensure a steady, greener, and more economical supply of electricity.
The task force's leader, Deputy Industry Minister Lee Ho-hyeon, stressed that using AI is essential to provide reliable and affordable power in the modern world, where electricity is necessary for survival.
In order to promote the sustainable expansion of the energy sector and encourage local economies, the government also intends to support innovative business models such as virtual power plants.
To meet future power demands through advanced AI-driven management and renewable energy integration, the task force's creation represents a significant step in Korea's energy modernization.
Edited by Harshajit Sarmah
