The Korean-German Energy Partnership Team

🌍 Highlights from the 5th Germany-Korea Hydrogen Conference on Oct 22 + 23 🚀 Day 1️⃣ : The conference at Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina kicked off with a series of compelling welcome addresses emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in hydrogen innovation. adelphi from the Korean-German Energy Partnership Team moderated Session A, focusing on Hydrogen Economics, Policy & Regulatory Framework. This session featured inputs from Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action on Germany's Hydrogen Import Strategy, H2Korea on Korea's hydrogen policy, Kyungil University on Korean R&D Research Strategy on Hydrogen and Fraunhofer ISI on joint Korean-German interests. Moreover, Susana Moreira from H2Global Stiftung presented the H2Global market instrument to ramp up global hydrogen production. In Session B, speakers from KENTECH and Fraunhofer IFAM Dresden showed advancements in electrolysis and catalyst design, aiming to enhance efficiency and scalability. Overplus Power presented on innovative SOEC stack technology. thyssenkrupp nucera/Fraunhofer IKTS spoke on the advantages of high temperature electrolysis. Session C explored Hydrogen Logistics, with presentations from Hylium Industries, Inc. on liquid hydrogen logistics and ONTRAS Gastransport GmbH detailing Germany's hydrogen pipeline infrastructure development, Technische Universität München/Linde on liquid hydrogen supply chains, and KITECH on Hydrogen Storage Alloys. Day 2️⃣ : adelphi opened the second day with a presentation of a study on the status of hydrogen and potential for cooperation between Germany, Japan, Korea, and Australia. ▶️ You can access the study here 📝: https://lnkd.in/dCPwceF6 This was followed by PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research on the economic implications of hydrogen imports. Session D focused on Hydrogen Utilization, with Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차) showcasing their hydrogen mobility strategy and Siemens Energy discussing the role of hydrogen in decarbonizing power plants as well as presentations from the Korea Railroad Research Institute and TUBAF | Fakultät für Maschinenbau, Verfahrens- und Energietechnik. Session E covered Hydrogen Safety, featuring presentations from BAM on safety testing and risk management, TÜV Rheinland Group on safety considerations for hydrogen refuelling stations as well as KGS on Smart Gas Safety and KICT(Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology) on Safety Management in Koreas Hydrogen Cities. This 5th edition of the Germany-Korea Hydrogen conference again underlined the vital role of collaboration in advancing low-carbon hydrogen technology and achieving carbon neutrality. The conference was successfully co-organized by Fraunhofer, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, KENTECH (Korea Institute of Energy Technology), BAM, KGCCI, H2Korea, and adelphi with support from BMWK, BMBF and MOTIE. #HydrogenEconomy #Innovation #InternationalCollaboration

Today, we hosted an insightful webinar focusing on the current status and prospects of #photovoltaics in Korea and Germany. Asma Rharmaoui-Claquin, head of offshore wind and photovoltaics at the BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e.V., provided an overview of the current state of photovoltaics (PV) in Germany. She covered the status of solar PV, recent policy developments such as the introduction of the Solar Package I and II, and what changes are needed to encourage the deployment of solar PV to meet national targets. For example, the introduction of a tolerance obligation for grid connection lines for landowners could speed up lengthy negotiations and delays in connecting PV projects to the grid. Following this, Kyunghoon Lee, senior manager at HD Hyundai Energy Solutions Co., Ltd., shared valuable insights on the Korean PV landscape. He highlighted that while fossil fuels still dominate the Korean energy supply, there is significant potential for photovoltaics. For example, the Korean government’s intermediary target of 53.8 GW of PV capacity by 2030 can be translated to a provision of electricity to around 20 million Korean households. However, he also highlighted the obstructive effects of the strict distance installation rules currently in place and the on-going protests against the expansion of grid connections in Korea. The session concluded with a Q&A session where participants had the opportunity to engage with the speakers and delve deeper into the topics discussed. Key topics covered included the great potential of perovskite technology to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic panels, while simultaneously posing environmental hazards, and the increasing competition from Chinese products in the European and Korean markets, which poses a threat to local production. A big thank you to our speakers and all the participants for making this webinar a success! Our next webinar in the series "Let's Talk Transition! Exploring the Energy Transition in Korea and Germany" will take place on 12 November. Stay tuned for more information. The webinar series “Let’s Talk Transition! Exploring the Energy Transition in Korea and Germany” is jointly organized by the AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), OAV - German Asia-Pacific Business Association and adelphi. #PV #Solar #RenweableEnergy

The Korean-German Business Forum on #OffshoreWind was held on the 11th of October in Seoul, Korea. The event, jointly organized by AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), the German Embassy in Seoul and the Korean-German Energy Partnership, focused on the role of government and industry leaders in fostering Korea’s offshore wind energy deployment. In their welcome remarks, Dr. Martin Henkelmann(AHK Korea), Georg Schmidt (German Embassy Seoul), Kyungrok Jung (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE)), and Dr. Christian Forwick (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)) emphasized the immense potential of offshore wind energy in both Germany and Korea to achieve their climate targets. The first session, titled "Challenges and Opportunities of Centralized Government-led Offshore Wind Strategies" was initiated by Dr. Norman Ruhnke (BMWK), who shared lessons from Germany’s transition to a centralized and competitive government-led offshore wind development model. The subsequent panel discussion, featuring Joojin Kim (Solutions for Our Climate (기후솔루션)), Gui Duo, Gwen Lim (Deutsche Bank), David Jones (RWE), and Byeong-cheol Yoo (Incheon Metropolitan City), focused on the current challenges within the Korean system and potential improvements to accelerate offshore wind energy deployment. The second session highlighted the benefits of offshore wind energy in Korea. Seungwan (Alex) Kim (NEXT group & Korea Institute of Energy Technology(KENTECH)) discussed its importance for Korea’s future economy and the necessary steps to drive deployment. A subsequent panel with Norman Ruhnke (BMWK), Tony Jiyon Kim (TÜV SÜD), Evan Eungsuk Lee (Skyborn Renewables), Yun-seop Keum (Baywa r.e.), Yeon-bin Yang (Korea Energy Economics Institute), and Sang-hun Kim (Taihan Cable & Solution) delved into the advantages for Korea. Participants agreed that offshore wind energy could not only help achieve climate neutrality targets and enhance energy security but also contribute to the economy by providing jobs in a future oriented industry and unlocking business opportunities in the global market. The final session concentrated on the role of grid infrastructure for offshore wind energy. First, Yang-ki Kim (RWE), Jong-hwa Kim (Youngin Energy Solutions), Hoon Jeong (National Assembly Futures Institute) and KyungSik Jun (Siemens Energy) provided insights on the topic. Following their presentations, participants engaged in a discussion with Hee-jip Kim (Eneridea/ Seoul National University) and Sungkyu Lee (Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)) about the current status of Korea’s grid. Participants concurred that the grid requires significant strengthening and timely development to support the expansion of offshore wind energy. Overall, the event showcased the great potential for offshore wind energy in Korea, but also emphasized current challenges such as the need for grid expansion and a long-term political strategy.

❗ Reminder: Webinar on Photovoltaics in Germany and Korea On Thursday, the second session of our webinar series will take place. Make sure to register now to participate in the webinar and join the discussion with our key experts Asma Rharmaoui-Claquin (BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e.V.) and from HD Hyundai Energy Solutions Co., Ltd. 🌐 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e3Xbm9We We are looking forward to your participation!

Renewable Energy Hamburg will host its 5th EEHH-Forum on the 7th of November with a focus on #OffshoreWind and #Hydrogen in #Korea. We are pleased to announce that the Korean-German Energy Partnership Team will also join the discussion to present the progress made within the Energy Partnership. Don't miss out and register now as seats are limited!

📢 Are you a Korean startup in the energy sector looking to make a global impact? The Start Up Energy Transition initiative of the German Energy Agency (dena) is a global innovation platform supporting innovation in energy transition, implemented with the conviction that a sustainable future is directly linked to innovative business models and political will. Today, we would like to draw your attention to the current call for applications for the #SET #Award #2025. For the ninth time in a row, the SET Award is looking for start-ups and young companies innovating for the global energy transition. In the last eight years, the award has received more than 3,500 applications from more than 100 countries. This year, start-ups have until 29 October to apply to one of five categories. We highly encourage start-ups from #Korea to apply: https://t.ly/zMV4f What’s in it? - €10,000 prize money for category winners 💸 - A free trip to Berlin to pitch at the SET Tech Festival 🌍 - Exposure to top investors and industry leaders 🤝 - Access to the prestigious SET100 list – showcasing the world’s top 100 energy startups 🌟 Powered by German Energy Agency (dena) and supported by the World Energy Council #SET25 #SETAward #climatechstartups

📢 Webinar on PV in Germany and Korea The second session of the Korean-German webinar series “Let’s Talk Transition! Exploring the Energy Transition in Korea and Germany” will focus on the future of photovoltaics (PV) in Germany and Korea. It will take place on 17th October 2024 from 10-11 (CET)/ 17-18 (KST). Register now: https://lnkd.in/e3Xbm9We Solar PV plays a key role for the energy transition, as a cheap and abundant energy source. Therefore, Germany and Korea have set themselves ambitious PV deployment targets to achieve their net-zero emissions by 2045 and 2050 respectively, with intermediary targets of 215 GW in Germany and 53.8 GW in Korea. Furthermore, stakeholders from both countries are exploring innovative deployment methods and technologies, like agri- and floating PV or perovskite solar cells. In this session the PV industry experts from Korea and Germany will provide an overview on the current status, regulations and policies on PV in both countries. Moreover, the webinar will provide a chance to dive into current discussions on supply chain issues, bureaucratic requirements and strategies to protect and revive local value chains, showcasing how both countries’ governments and industries are addressing these issues and outlining new potentials for bilateral cooperation. Everything at a glance: 📝 Topic: Photovoltaic in Germany and Korea 🗓️ Date: 17 October 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00h (CET) / 17:00 –18:00h (KST) 🌐 Platform: Zoom 🔉 Language: English-Korean (simultaneous translation) 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/e3Xbm9We The webinar series is jointly organized by the AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), OAV - German Asia-Pacific Business Association and adelphi. #KoreanGermanEnergyPartnership #Photovoltaic #SolaryEnergy #Webinar

Are you curious about Germany's coal phase-out trajectory and how the country plans to replace coal energy by 2038? Then check out the insightful video by Solutions for Our Climate (기후솔루션) posted below ⤵️ 📽️ Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/e69xU2pU For those interested in a deeper dive, we also recommend our recent study on the coal phase-out in Germany and Korea. This study explores the current policy framework for a coal phase-out in Germany and Korea, as well as the challenges and opportunities that a just transition away from coal presents for both countries. 📘 Read our study here: https://lnkd.in/gZi2wVPH #coalexit #energysecurity #energytransition

📢 New publication on "Coal-Exit and Beyond: Structural Change and a Just Transition in Korea and Germany" is now available online! Today, Germany and Korea still rely on coal combustion as a main energy source. To reach their climate neutrality targets by mid-century both countries need to phase out coal as efficiently and swiftly as possible. This study by adelphi and FossilExit Research Group, commissioned by Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, presents the current policy framework for a coal phase-out in Germany and Korea, as well as the challenges and opportunities that this transition presents for both countries. Germany's decade-long experience with phasing out coal demonstrates that a just and timely transition must be actively shaped. Structural policies must consider not only economic, but also social, environmental and cultural aspects. To achieve this, investing in public support and acceptance is key.   The study shows that Germany and Korea can benefit from each other's experience in structural policy and fossil fuel phase-out. Fostering bilateral exchange on policy measures, cooperation in promoting renewable energy sources, and social acceptance of the energy transition can help both countries achieve their climate goals. 🌐 To learn more about the study, you can access it by using the following link: https://lnkd.in/gZi2wVPH Sophia Leandra Binz, Lena Grimm, Jens Honnen, Franziska Teichmann, Marie Münch, Raffaele Piria, Nora Stognief, Pao-Yu Oei, Philipp Herpich, Jana Narita, Jessica Weir #coalexit #justtransition #energytransition

From September 4 to 6, 2024, we were delighted to host Dr. Julian Donaubauer from BMWK, the new German Co-Chair of the Energy Transition Working Group within the The Korean-German Energy Partnership Team(KGEP). In Busan, he met with Korean energy organizations supporting the KGEP, including the Korea Energy Economics Institute, Korea Energy Agency, and the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KIETEP). He also visited the exhibition stands of Korean and German companies at the World Climate Industry Expo (WCE), including RWE. Additionally, he held a meeting with Mr. Kyungsoo Lee, the Korean Co-Chair of the Energy Transition Working Group of the KGEP from MOTIE, where they discussed recent and upcoming activities of the Korean-German Energy Partnership, such as the Korean-German Energy Day 2025. As the KGEP secretariat in Korea, AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry) successfully accompanied Dr. Donaubauer to these meetings, along with our valued colleague from adelphi. We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with you within the KGEP. 🌏 For more on the Korean-German Energy Partnership, visit: https://lnkd.in/gXsaX2f #KGCCI #AHKKorea #Korea #Germany #PartnerforEnergy #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenEnergy #KGEnergyPartnership