Free help in South Korea
Free energy audits, efficiency grants and loans, the K-RE100 renewable electricity scheme and product carbon labels for small and mid-sized suppliers in South Korea. Most are in Korean and run by the Korea Energy Agency.
Resources are in Korean, with one in English.
Every link is public and listed on the same terms. Schemes open and close; a “Closed for now” tag means we have checked and it is not taking applications. Know a resource we should add? Email suppliersupport@ditchcarbon.com.
Common questions
Can a small factory in Korea get a free energy audit?
Yes. The Korea Energy Agency's SME energy efficiency project offers a free audit, help with factory energy management and better loan terms: 중소·중견 에너지 효율혁신 선도프로젝트 (SME energy efficiency leading project). In Korean.
How do I buy renewable electricity for my company in South Korea?
K-RE100 is the national scheme for companies using renewable electricity. It sets out the routes to renewable power and issues a usage certificate: K-RE100 (Korean renewable electricity scheme), from the KEA New and Renewable Energy Center. Free to join, in Korean.
Are there grants for energy-efficient equipment for small businesses in Korea?
Yes. The Korea Energy Agency part-funds high-efficiency equipment for small businesses: 소상공인 에너지효율향상 지원사업 (Small business energy efficiency support). It also offers low-interest loans and a tax credit: 에너지절약시설투자 자금지원 및 세제지원 (Energy-saving investment loans and tax credit).
Get help
Email suppliersupport@ditchcarbon.com and hear back within two working days. Free, whether or not your customer uses DitchCarbon.
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