{"id":30464,"date":"2026-05-03T00:47:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T00:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/05\/03\/south-korean-village-profits-from-solar-power-amid-energy-crisis\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T00:47:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T00:47:55","slug":"south-korean-village-profits-from-solar-power-amid-energy-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/05\/03\/south-korean-village-profits-from-solar-power-amid-energy-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korean village profits from solar power amid energy crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CkL9_YstVGA?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>In the village of Guang in south korea, residents share daily communal meals funded by a locally run solar energy cooperative generating over $6,000 per month.<\/p>\n<p>Selected in 2022 for a government renewable energy pilot program, the community invested collectively in solar panels using state-backed financing. Instead of distributing profits individually, earnings are reinvested into shared welfare projects, including sports facilities and a community transport van.<\/p>\n<p>The model is now seen as a key example of grassroots renewable energy success as south korea expands its solar rollout targets to 500 villages by the end of the year and 2,500 by 2030.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the country continues to rely on coal power amid energy security concerns, delaying plant closures and fueling debate over the pace of the energy transition.<\/p>\n<p>While the government pledges full decarbonization by 2040, critics warn continued coal use could undermine climate goals.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to our channel: <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/AJSubscribe\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/AJSubscribe<\/a><br \/>Follow us on X : <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AJEnglish\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/AJEnglish<\/a><br \/>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aljazeera\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aljazeera<\/a><br \/>Check our website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/<\/a><br \/>Check out our Instagram page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aljazeeraenglish\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aljazeeraenglish\/<\/a><br \/>Download AJE Mobile App: <a href=\"https:\/\/aje.news\/AJEMobile\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/aje.news\/AJEMobile<\/a><\/p>\n<p>#southkorea #solarenergy #renewableenergy #energycrisis #cleanenergy #solarpower #climatechange #greentransition #coalenergy #energysecurity #communityproject #aljazeera #sustainability #asiapower #climatepolicy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the village of Guang in south korea, residents share daily communal meals funded by a locally run solar energy cooperative generating over $6,000 per month. Selected in 2022 for a government renewable energy pilot program, the community invested collectively in solar panels using state-backed financing. 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