South Korea's Solar Power Surge: Record Growth Meets Critical Challenges
On April 9, 2025, South Korea's solar infrastructure hit a historic milestone - 39.2% of national electricity demand met by photovoltaic panels during peak daylight hours . This achievement comes despite a 91.7% plunge in new solar installations since 2019 . How did a country with shrinking solar infrastructure achieve record output? The answer lies in optimized panel placement and improved efficiency, but storm clouds gather on the horizon.
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