The Korean-German Energy Partnership Team

On March 25, another edition of the series of workshops on energy efficiency took place as part of the activities of Working Group 1 of the Korean-German Energy Partnership. Organized by adelphi and AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), the expert workshop brought together German and Korean stakeholders for a discussion on how to evaluate the effectiveness of energy efficiency policies. Moderated by Jana Narita (adelphi), Paul Viktor Papenbrock (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz) started the session by setting the scene with an overview of the German energy efficiency policies, especially by providing background on the recent legislative changes around the Energy Efficiency Act. After that, @Seougha Kim (Korean Energy Agency) introduced the Korean status quo, elaborating on Korea’s challenges in the field and the governments measures. Following an engaged first round of discussion, Sangku Park (KEA) introduced Korea’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans within the 6th Plan for Rationalization of Energy Use. Then, Jan Fjornes (adelphi) presented a study on the Korean and German M&E schemes conducted recently. As the next speaker, Lisa Neusel (Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI) presented the results of Fraunhofer’s evaluation of one of Germany’s main funding instrument for industry decarbonisation, the EEW funding programme. The workshop has shown once again that the continuous exchange between Korea and Germany can play an important role in striving towards the ambitious energy efficiency goals formulated at COP28 and in other contexts. With both countries seeking to adapt their regulatory framework to future challenges, exchange on the most efficient policies and technology options can enrich the respective others' energy efficiency measures. #KoreanGermanEnergyPartnership #energyefficiency #monitoring #evaluation

This is one of many promising signs of the cooperation potential between Germany and Korean on offshore wind and renewable energy in general. We are looking forward to further fostering the exchange between Germany and Korea on this key topic for the energy transition in both countries. #energy #partnership #offshorewind #Korea #Germany

On March 20th the Korean-German Energy Partnership held meetings of both of the Working Groups "Energy Transition: Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency" and "New Green Energy Technologies". The Working Groups plan an integral part in the partnership between the German Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK) and the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).   These Working Group Meetings act as a platform for both sides of the partnership to inform each other about relevant policy developments and industry updates and to decide on future activities of cooperation within the thematic fields of interest.   The Working Group on Energy Transition, co-chaired by Dr Falk Bömeke (BMWK) and Kyoungsoo Lee (MOTIE), convened on topics such as offshore wind policy developments; energy efficiency regulations; power supply security, in particular the phase-out of coal power in both Germany and Korea. The Working Group on New Green Energy Technologies, chaired by Beatrix Massig (BMWK) and Kyoungsoo Lee (MOTIE) discussed both countries' hydrogen strategies; received an input presentation by Elisabeth Sterner about H2Global as a global market ramp-up instrument, followed by inputs on the field of smart grids and energy storage systems, in particular the provision of short term grid flexibility via EVs and and solutions to enhance power system stability with the integration of renewables. All of the discussed technologies and strategies play a crucial role in realizing the decarbonization goals of each respective country. Thus, both sides welcome the exchange of knowledge and the valuable insights gained from the comparative perspective. The participants also emphasized the importance of regular and in-depth meetings, especially in the field of hydrogen, due to the need for a fast development and deployment of the technologies. This event was co-organized by: Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Korean Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP), Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI) and adelphi -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #newtechnologies #hydrogen #smartgrids #KoreanGermanEnergypartnership #energystorage #renewableenergies #gridexpansion #energyefficiency

Yesterday's afternoon session of the #KGED 2024 discussed the topic ‘supply chains for renewable energies’. Isabel Geppert (International Energy Agency (IEA) outlined the global status quo on supply chains for renewable energy technologies. Her analysis showed that to stabilize these supply chains globally governments must get active in establishing strategic international partnerships and that time is of the essence.   In the enclosed panel discussion moderated by Lena Ruthner (adelphi), the panelists (Isabel Geppert (IEA), Dr. Youngjoo Eo (Korea Institute of Energy Research), Dr. Sebastian Helgenberger (Stiftung Klimaneutralität) and Dr. Kyung Wan RHO (Korea Energy Agency) highlighted:   ➡ Diversification of supply chains can be achieved through building up manufacturing capacities and incentivizing the processing of rare earths e.g., through state aid ➡ Dependence can be reduced by using less materials and by increasing reuse and recycling ➡ International partnerships are at the forefront of these tasks and must work together to diversify mining and manufacturing capacities alike   Next, representatives from industry and research presented solutions for sustainable consumption of raw materials.    Leonie Pap (Fraunhofer ISE) showed her research on organic solar cells with high visible transmission and discussed their state of development as well as possible future application scenarios for instance in agricultural contexts. Jin Ho Jeong (Human Composites) explained the issues with decommissioning current wind blades and outlined how reuse can be enabled. Timo Siemers (Duesenfeld) explained the innovative recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries and the approach of scaling up by licencing. Last, SUNG RYEOL HAN (KEPCO KDN) presented management solutions for power quality management in the Korean electric power system.    To wrap up the #KGED2024, moderator Jana Narita (adelphi) and Beatrix Massig (BMWK) discussed the German strategy in achieving sustainable and resilient supply chains both concerning renewable energies and hydrogen. She emphasized the potential for strategic cooperation and mutual learning between Germany and Korea in making supply chains more resilient and sustainable.    We extend our gratitude to all speakers, participants, and fellow organizers for making the 6th Korean-German Energy Day (#KGED2024) a great success, enabling fruitful discussions and exchanges between all stakeholders present both from Korea and Germany!   --------------------------------------------------------- The event was jointly hosted by the German Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz(BMWK) and the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). The organizing parties were AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry) (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Korea Energy Economics Institute, Korean Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP), H2Korea and adelphi.  Photo credits: @adelphi/Jan Rottler

The #KGED2024 kicked off this morning with a session on hydrogen supply chains!   The #KGED was opened by Udo Phillip (State Secretary, BMWK), Namho Choe (Vice Minister, MOTIE), Dr. Dr. Martin Henkelmann (CEO & President, KGCCI), Hyeon Chel Kim (Director General Europe, KOTRA) and Kyoungsoo Lee (Director, MOTIE). They all underlined the importance of resilient and sustainable supply chains for achieving the #carbonneutrality objectives of Germany in 2045 and Korea in 2050. Additionally, the potential of Korean-German cooperation between stakeholders from politics, civil society and industry on this common challenge were emphasized, as both countries have strong industries, ambitious #decarbonization pathways and only limited domestic resources. Our morning session took a closer look at #hydrogen #supplychains with insightful presentations on current policy developments in Germany by Dr. Dr Falk Bömeke (BMWK) and in Korea by Geonyun Kim (H2Korea). In the following panel discussion moderated by Dr. Kathrin Goldammer (Reiner Lemoine Institut gGmbH), the participants – Dr. Falk Bömeke (BWMK), Dr. Sangyoul Lee (Korea Energy Economics Institute), Elisabeth Sterner (H2Global Foundation) and Daewoo Bae (Samsung Engineering) - highlighted the common challenges Germany and Korea have in ramping up the hydrogen economy and securing sufficient supply. It underlined that: 1. Bilateral and international cooperation is key for the successful market ramp-up of national hydrogen economies and global hydrogen markets, needed to supply hydrogen to countries such as Germany and Korea. 2. High costs are hindering the development of the hydrogen economy and must be addressed by governmental measures to achieve climate targets in a timely manner. 3. International standards and the streamlining of national certification schemes related to hydrogen and its derivatives are important prerequisites to facilitating global trade.   The panel discussion was followed by industry perspectives on hydrogen transport and utilization. Peter Eckhardt (Reederei F. Laeisz ) discussed the shipping of ammonia and hydrogen. While the long-distance shipping of hydrogen is related to many challenges , ammonia is the more viable derivative as it has more favorable properties and readily available infrastructure. The role of hydrogen and ammonia for energy generation in Korea was presented by Dr. Byungkyu Choi (Korea Western Power Co., Ltd.). In his presentation many use-cases of hydrogen in diverse sectors were shown. Stay tuned for more updates on the afternoon session of #KGED2024! ---------------- The event is hosted by: German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). It is organized by: AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Korea Energy Economics Institute, Korean Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP), H2Korea and adelphi.  Photo credits: @adelphi/Jan Rottler  

This week, the 6th Korean-German Energy Day will take place in Berlin, Germany! We are looking forward to meeting all participants and delving into discussions on how to make renewable energy supply chains more resilient and sustainable.   In the two focus sessions, we will dive into strategies for low-carbon hydrogen supply chains, encompassing production, transport, and storage, both globally as well as nationally. Moreover, we will explore how to make supply chains for renewable energies more resilient, with a focus on raw material sourcing and recycling.   We are thrilled to announce that keynote speeches and introductory remarks are given by Namho Choe (MOTIE), Udo Phillip (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)), Beatrix Massig (BMWK), Kyoungsoo Lee (MOTIE), Dr. Martin Henkelmann (AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry)) and Hyeon Cheol Kim (KOTRA).   Furthermore, we are looking forward to two panel discussions on how to create resilient supply chains as well as how to incentivize and support global hydrogen supply chains. Moreover, the #KGED2024 experts will provide insights into the Korean and German hydrogen import strategies, the respective industry perspectives on hydrogen transport and storage, and industry solutions for sustainable consumption of raw materials in several input presentations.     To join the discussion and register for the KGED, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gicenZVr   #KGED2024 #KoreanGermanEnergyPartnership #SustainableEnergy #SupplyChains   --------------------------------------------------------- The event is jointly hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). The organizing parties are AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Korea Energy Economics Institute, Korean Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP), H2Korea and adelphi. 

Realizing #netzero targets in a timely manner calls for a fast but also crisis-resilient energy transition towards #renewableenergy sources. However, the needed climate-friendly technologies (e.g., wind power or batteries) require the use of scarce #rawmaterials (e.g., cobalt or lithium), found only in few regions worldwide. This makes Germany or Korea, both aiming to transform their energy sector quickly but without sufficient domestic reserves, heavily dependent on imports of raw materials from singular countries.   We would like to illustrate this matter with the example of lithium.   Korea and Germany have both identified lithium, an indispensable component for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries which are used for electro mobility and energy storage systems, as a strategic key material for the energy transition. Yet, lithium reserves and production facilities are located in only a few countries worldwide with Australia, Chile and China being the most important producers. Germany and Korea obtain most of their imports from Chile and China, respectively. In order to avoid dependencies on the availability of raw materials from these destinations, both countries aim to diversify their supply chains of said materials.   Moreover, in light of projected increasing demand and prices for lithium, alternatives to raw material extraction are necessary. One promising alternative is the recycling of lithium from batteries of electronic products such as smartphones or notebooks. However, this option is not yet economically viable at present.   This year’s #KGED2024 will focus on these issues and will discuss how to ensure a steady supply of components and raw materials for #renewableenergy technologies in order to achieve Germany’s and Korea’s net-zero emission targets by 2045 and 2050, respectively.   To join the discussion and register for the KGED, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gicenZVr   #KGED2024 #KoreanGermanEnergyPartnership #SustainableEnergy #SupplyChains   --------------------------------------------------------- The event is jointly hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). The organizing parties are AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Korea Energy Economics Institute, Korean Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP), H2Korea and adelphi.   

We are excited to unveil the agenda for the 6th Korean-German Energy Day, taking place on 21st March 2024! At this event, stakeholders from politics, industry and academia will come together to explore the central theme "Sustainable Supply Chains for the Energy Transition”.   Kicking off the day, representatives from the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) will shed light on each country’s approaches to fostering sustainable supply chains. In the enclosed introductory interview, we will delve into concrete strategies and regulations, fostering an enriching comparative dialogue.   The first session “Supply Chains for Renewable Energies” will explore approaches to creating resilient supply chains for raw materials and components of renewable energies. We will also highlight industry solutions and best practices to reduce the consumption of raw materials and rare earths, as well as recycling best practices.   Moving forward, the second session, "Sustainable Supply Chains for Hydrogen", will provide an overview of the low-carbon hydrogen supply chain, encompassing production but focusing on transportation, and storage. Informative presentations on import and supply strategies will be given by each country, followed by a panel discussion on the ramp-up of global supply and the role of government policies. Finally, industry perspectives on transporting and subsequently storing and redistributing hydrogen are presented.   To conclude the day, central findings will be highlighted and potential cooperation opportunities between Korea and Germany identified.   Join the #KGED2024 for insightful discussions on advancing and shaping sustainable energy supply chains, by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/gicenZVr   Everything at a glance: 💬 Event: 6th Korean-German Energy Day 📝 Theme: Sustainable Supply Chains for the Energy Transition 📅 Date: 21st March 2024 🕒 Time: 09:15 – 16:00 CET 🔉 Language: English-Korean (simultaneous translation) 📍 Berlin/ Germany   For more details and registration, visit: https://lnkd.in/gicenZVr   #KGED2024 #KoreanGermanEnergyPartnership #SustainableEnergy #SupplyChains   --------------------------------------------------------- The event is jointly hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). The organizing parties are AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Korea Energy Economics Institute, Korean Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP), H2Korea and adelphi. 

The Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) will co-host the 6th Korean-German Energy Day on the 21st March 2024 in Berlin, Germany.   ⏩To register, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e7UhDV4r   This year’s #KGED2024 will focus on how to ensure a steady supply of components and raw materials for #renewableenergy technologies in order to achieve Germany’s and Korea’s net-zero emission targets by 2045 and 2050, respectively. The first part of the event will thus focus on how #supplychains for renewable technologies can be diversified to make them more resilient, and will present and discuss approaches that aim at reducing the need for raw materials and rare earths. The second part of the event will focus on the development of global supply chains for low-carbon #hydrogen and the role of government policies in strengthening this market.   More information on the event and a preliminary agenda can be accessed at: kg-energyday.com Everything at a glance: 📝 Topic: Sustainable Supply Chains for the Energy Transition 💬 Event: 6th Korean-German Energy Day 📅 Date: 21st March 2024 🔉 Language: English-Korean (simultaneous translation) 📍 Berlin/ Germany   >> Please register now! Participation is free of charge <<

On January 25 and 26, a two-day expert workshop on #coalphaseout and #structuralchange in Korea and Germany took place as part of WG 1 "Energy Transition" of the The Korean-German Energy Partnership Team. In this format, political decision-makers, scientists and industry representatives came together to discuss the status of the coal phase-out in both countries, compare regulations and exchange experiences on measures for structural change.   The first part took place as an expert meeting between representatives of the two ministries and some scientists. In the beginning, Dr. Dirk Wiegandt (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action) and Ga Young Lee (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy) presented the respective status of the coal phase-out, the political goals and measures of financial support for affected regions. This was followed by inputs from Tobias Bihler (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action) on the government's analysis procedures for the creation and evaluation of structural policy measures and from Jiwoong Lee (Pukyong National University) on a study on the impact of the coal phase-out on the regional economic strength of the affected regions. This was followed by an open discussion between all those present in which the similarities and differences between the two countries with regard to structural change were addressed, questions of financing structural strengthening funds and the potential influence of the coal phase-out on electricity prices were discussed. On the second day, the topic of the coal phase-out was discussed in an open webinar and expanded to include the factors of public acceptance, Just Transition and the conversion of old coal-fired power plant sites. Sophia Leandra Binz (adelphi) started the day by presenting a comparative study on the coal phase-out in Germany and Korea. Next, Sanglim Lee (Korea Energy Economics Institute) presented the results of a study on public acceptance of climate protection measures and coal phase-out. Eunhye Jang (Korea Legislation Research Institute) presented the existing legislation for Just Transition in Korea and compared it with the German laws. Finally, Philipp Marx (LEAG) presented the current measures taken by LEAG, the largest energy supplier in Lusatia, to transition from lignite mining and electricity generation to a green energy supply for the region. The workshop underlined that despite the historical differences and different approaches of the two countries, there is a lot of potential for further exchange on the phase-out of coal and the overall societal structural change away from fossil fuels.   The event was jointly organized by AHK Korea (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI) and adelphi. It was moderated by Gunnar Will (adelphi).