General Support Center for an Energy Convergence Complex
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Business
Incubation Slots 23 -
Open Labs 2
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Collaborative
Manufacturing Plant Prototype -
Promoting Specialized Companies
Energy Convergence District Comprehensive Support Center
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Vision and Strategy
- Vision
- Creation of a virtuous cycle energy industry convergence ecological complex based on creative innovation business
- Objectives
- Establishment of “new technology + product + service demonstration” foundation in the convergence complex
Establishment of one-stop company support platform to promote energy industry convergence and commercialization
Operational Strategy
- Planning and coordinating development policies
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Division of roles :
selection and focus - Innovative infrastructure integration
Major Projects
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Policy planning and coordination
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Energy Industry Convergence Complex Creation Plan Establishment Basic Data Management
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Designation of key energy industries and establishment of support plans
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R&D support
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Establishment and operation of a joint factory (Fab Lab) for prototypes
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Living Lab-based industry-university-research joint R&D support
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Corporate growth support
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Energy-specialized business start-up support and business attraction
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Establishment and operation of a one-stop platform for corporate growth support
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manpower training and networking
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Energy Industry Convergence Complex Joint Training Center Construction and Operation
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Open Networking for Idea Generation
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Construction Plan of the General Support Center for Convergence Complex
| Floor | Purpose of Use | Area [㎡] | Key Facilities |
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| 4th | Business Development | 539.10 | Business development facilities (11 units) in new energy industry fields. |
| Supporting Facilities | 230.96 | Collaborative manufacturing plant (prototype trials). | |
| 3rd | Business Development | 567 | Business development facilities (12 units) in new energy industry fields. |
| Supporting Facilities | 146.74 | Conference and seminar rooms, small showers. | |
| Supporting Facilities | 154.68 | Open Lab-2 for research institutes. | |
| 2nd | Supporting Facilities | 306.28 | Offices, conference rooms, BEMS, etc. |
| Supporting Facilities | 286.74 | Center chief’s office, center offices, conference rooms, etc. | |
| 1F | Supporting Facilities | 165.6 | Open Lab-1 for research institutes. |
| Supporting Facilities | 115.5 | One-stop support for tax cuts, patents, and personnel. | |
| Facilities for Convenience | 240.18 | Cafeteria and others. | |
| B1 | Additional Facilities | 703.18 | Electrical room, machinery room, parking lot. |
Status of Major Research Institutes and Companies
Korea Electric Research Institute
- Establishment2020.07.06
- Organization and
manpower1 division, 3 centers, 1 room
Gwangju Branch
- Distributed power system
Research Center - Power conversion system
Research Center - Digital energy system
Research Center - Operation
management team
Project details
- 1) Establishment of power conversion system foundation for smart grid industry development
- 2) Development of power conversion and smart distribution core technology
- 3) Support for testing and certification related to renewable energy
Introduction to Testing and Certification Projects by the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute
| Testing and Certification Services | High Power Testing | High Voltage Testing |
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Korea Research Institute for Basic Science Gwangju Center
- Established2020.02.14
- Purpose of
establishmentAn open joint research facility specialized in the development of geriatric diseases such as dementia and therapeutic substances - Contents
- 1) Possessing advanced analysis equipment and providing analysis support services from nano-imaging to object imaging
- 2) Aging research and industrial support in an aging society, and development of original technology for aging research
Incell Co., Ltd.
- Established2004
- FieldLithium battery, ESS production, etc. based on proprietary BMS and packaging technology
- Main productsESS (based on Samsung SDI cell), SP44 module, AGV battery, military battery, etc.
- Company introductionIncell, established in 2004, is the representative ESS and lithium battery company in Jeonnam-Gwangju, and is actively entering the overseas ESS market. Relocated to a new factory in the Energy Valley of Nam-gu Urban High-tech Industrial Complex in Jeonnam-Gwangju, introducing smart factory elements, and pioneering the U.S. new and renewable energy market with its own BMS and battery packaging technology.
Smart Energy Investment Infrastructure
Industrial Support in Jeonnam-Gwangju
Create a new energy industry ecosystem by attracting innovative energy companies to promote leading energy policies in connection with 『AI-Green New Deal』
- Vitalization of the next-generation battery industry → Establishment of a battery module and pack test and evaluation center (2022~2026)
- Operation of integrated support center for convergence complex → Support for open open lab and joint factory for prototypes
Provide technical support and start-up infrastructure to foster the smart energy industry
- Support for testing and certification related to renewable energy through the Korea Electric Research Institute
- (R&D) Development and demonstration of next-generation LVDC systems through the National Innovation Cluster (energy sector)
Promotion Project for a National Innovation Cluster (Energy Fields)
- Project Period 2018. ~ 2027.
- Project
Location Jeonnam-Gwangju National Innovation Convergence Complex
* Dosi Cheomdan Industrial District, Energy Valley, Bitgreen Industrial Complex, Cheomdan Science Districts (1-2), Jin-gok district, Pyeong-dong Industrial Districts (1-3), Hanam Industrial District - Project/Invested
Funds 46.2 billion KRW. - Project
Information- (R&D) Development and verification of the next-generation, low-voltage, direct current (LVDC) system for buildings in association with distributed resources.
- (Non-R&D) Creating innovative platforms, providing support for businesses, and international networking opportunities.
Operation of a Taskforce in Association with Industry-Academia for Promotion of a Convergence Complex.
- Participants Industry-academia experts in the energy field, local government, TP.
- Main Goals
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Create specific modifications and means of implementation to the development strategy of establishling a convergence complex for the energy industry.
- (Business Attraction)
Create new measures to attract businesses, discover new incentives and means to implement new measures.
- (Specialized Businesses)
Establish criteria for the selection and prepare support measures.
- (Initiating New Projects)
Initiate specialized projects for the early implementation and expansion of an convergence complex (R&D and non-R&D, public projects, etc.)
- (Others)
Prerequisites regarding the promotion of an convergence complex, and other matters.
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Examples of New Projects for Establishing Infrastructure and Research Development
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| Smart Industrial District |
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| Integrated Operation of a Virtual Power Plant and Distributed Resources |
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| Improving Energy Efficiency |
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Futuristic Smart Grid Substantiation Research
- Period `19. 10. ~ `23. 9.
- Location Verification sectors (7 sectors, 6240 housing units)
- Project Cost 26.7 billion KRW (national budget: 13.4 billion, city budget: 3 billion, private sector: 10.3 billion).
- Partners SK Consortium (SK, Korea Electric Power Corporation, Hyundai Motors, Hyosung, etc.)
- Project Items “Green” fares, renewable energy sharing community, portable energy storage system, virtual power plant (VPP) transaction, and big data.
Technology Development Project for a Next-Generation AC/DC Hybrid Electric Power Distribution Network
- Project Period 2022-2028 (7 years).
- Project Cost 300 billion KRW.
- Supervised by The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Resources. Authority: Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning.
- Project Goal Securing key MVDC technology to operate an AC/DC hybrid electric power distribution network.
- Key Items
- (Key Item 1) Developing equipment for components of an AC/DC hybrid electric power distribution network.
- (Key Item 2) Developing technology for AC/DC application.
- (Key Item 3) Establishing a testbed for AC/DC hybrid electric power distribution network.
Energy Convergence Cluster
Linking energy industry convergence cluster
beyond Gwangju
Global new energy industry hub city!
Creating a Convergence Complex for the Energy Industry
- Key Industries (Common) Smart grid, (Jeonnam-Gwangju) Improving energy effeciency
(Jeonnam) Wind power. - Progression
- ① Integration of the convergence complex with policies for enterprise and investment attraction.
- ② Intensifying technology for convergence complex in connection with the research infrastructure.
- Expectations Improving the image of a hub city for the new global energy industry.
- (Gwangju) Jobs created: 2,200. Businesses attracted: 110. Amount of production induced: 720 billion KRW.
- (Gwangju-Jeonnam) Jobs created : 6,577. Businesses attracted : 415. Energy independency : 40% (as of 2025).
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Benefits Encourages R&D for key industries, greater exchange and collaboration between key industries, and covered expenditures.- Infrastructure, professional research expenses, and professional training expenses are covered.
- International exchanges, industry-academia international research collaboration projects.
- Designation as a specialized company, tax cuts, R&D grants, preferred purchasing.
What Is an Energy Convergence Complex?
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Definition An area designated to promote convergence in the energy industry* and energy-related industries**. (Article 2 of the Act)
- A business cluster created to be the converging point of technological innovation and integration through cooperative industry-academia networks in the energy industry fields (Article 13 of the Act) that call for national promotion.
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Participants Companies specialized in energy fields*, research centers, universities, supporting agencies, public energy enterprises, energy suppliers
(power plants, etc.) and testing and verification facilities.- Includes public energy enterprises and supply facilities that are the final consumer of technology and products developed by industry-academia. Seeks to maximize the effect of integration and make itself distinct from other clusters.
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Strategy Select key energy industries* that are connected with specialized industries set by the local government, and establish early an ecosystem for the cluster through utilizing the existing infrastructure to the maximum.
- Key energy industries : ① solar power, ② wind power,
③ hydrogen and fuel cells, ④ improving energy efficiency, ⑤ petroleum, ⑥ gas, ⑦ smart grid, ⑧ nuclear power, and ⑨ thermal power.
- Key energy industries : ① solar power, ② wind power,
Cultivating customized talents
Convergence security core talent nurturing project
Chonnam National University (Energy Industry)
- Curriculum Development
Convergence research curriculum specialized in energy ICT field
- Environment creation
Establishment of a convergence security test bed for analyzing vulnerabilities and malicious codes in the energy industry
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Industry-University Research Cooperation
- Joint project to solve security issues in power generation, transmission and distribution in cooperation with KEPCO, etc.
- Training tailored to industrial needs using the energy equipment of the consortium
Korea Institute of Energy Technology (Opened in March 2022)
Convergence Energy Cluster : 10 research institutions, supporting agencies, and educational institutions
Research Institutions
| Korea Electrotechnical Research Institute (Gwangju Branch) | Distributed power and power conversion technology development, smart distribution test/research, company support, etc.
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| Korea Photonics Technology Institute | Leading optical convergence industry and technology development base institution
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| Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (Honam Regional Headquarters) | Support for regional specialized industries in power parts and optical LED semiconductor convergence fields
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| Korea Electronics Technology Institute (Gwangju Regional Headquarters) | Smart home appliance, energy, electric field, air industry support
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Supporting Agencies
| Gwangju Technopark | Establishment of technological innovation infrastructure and promotion of support projects
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| Korea Association for Photonics Industry Development | Strengthening ties with the optical industry through R&D and dissemination of achievements in the optical convergence industry
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Educational Institutes
| GIST | FLEX Graduate School of Energy Convergence, Next-Generation Energy Research Center
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| Chonnam National University | Optoelectronic fusion based future energy leading technology research |
| Chosun University | Operation of Advanced Energy Engineering Department for research on new and renewable energy and high added value
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| Korea Polytechnic Ⅴ | Convergence practice support center available for other majors and convergence process Integrated civil complaint information |