Amazon to construct 60 MW solar power plant in Korea

Subscribe to our newsletter and get the latest news and business opportunities in your inbox

Amazon has announced that it will begin construction of a 60-megawatt (MW) solar farm, located in southwestern South Korea.

This initiative is designed to generate 81,211 megawatt hours (MWh) of environmentally friendly energy. The intention is to provide renewable energy to the electrical grid that supports Amazon's facilities, encompassing corporate offices and AWS data centers. The development and operation of this solar power project are governed by a newly established long-term corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) between Amazon and SK E&S. SK E&S will oversee the construction and ongoing management of the project.

List of the country updates

Country updates

  • December 11, 2023

    Ørsted secured 1.6 GW electricity business license for Incheon offshore wind project

    The Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy of Korea has granted a 1.6 GW electricity business license (EBL) to Ørsted for an offshore wind project located 70 km off the coast of Inc...

    Read more
  • November 02, 2023

    Deal signed to provide 532 MW offshore substation for wind project in South Korea

    HBA Future Energy Holdings has signed a deal to provide a 532 MW offshore substation for a wind project in South Korea. HBA Future Energy has secured a Preferred Supplier Agreement (PSA) from Anma Of...

    Read more
  • September 14, 2023

    Letter of intent (LOI) signed for 1.2 GW floating wind project in South Korea

    Ulsan Metropolitan City and Ocean Winds (OW), a 50-50 joint venture of EDP Renewables and Engie have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the 1.2 GW floating offshore wind energy project...

    Read more
  • July 31, 2023

    532 MW offshore wind project in South Jeolla complete final environmental impact assessment

    Anma Offshore Wind has concluded the final Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for its 532 MW offshore wind farm project in South Korea. The assessment, undertaken in collaboration with South Korea'...

    Read more
  • April 11, 2023

    Summit Ridge Energy buys 1.2 GW of solar PV panels

    Summit Ridge Energy has announced a 1.2 GW module order with Qcells, making it the largest equipment purchase in the US community solar market's history. The order also includes 20 MWh of Qcells Geli...

    Read more

Share this update