According to the government’s measures to reduce coal power generation over the past month, fine dust emissions decreased by 36% compared to the previous year.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on the 10th, up to 17 coal-fired power plants were temporarily shut down last month. In addition, up to 46 power plants have implemented an upper limit limiting their power generation output to 80%.
This has the same effect as shutting down 20 to 25 coal generators, the Ministry of Industry explained. During this period, fine dust emissions decreased by 426 tons (36%) compared to the same period last year, and 1,139 tons (60%) decreased compared to 2018.
Despite the reduction in coal power generation, the power reserve ratio last month remained above 10%. However, due to the cold wave that hit the country this month, the demand for electricity has soared, raising concerns over supply and demand.
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Regarding this, Lee Ho-hyun, the energy innovation policy officer of the Ministry of Industry, said, “We maintained a stable power supply and demand despite the record cold wave last week.
He added, “We will do our best to manage power supply and demand for the rest of the winter season with power related organizations such as KEPCO, Power Exchange, and power generation companies so that the people can spend this winter warmly and cleanly.” Added.
