Research on Recommendations for Policy Improvement through Performance Analysis of The Mandatory Renewable Energy Facility Installation System for Public Institutions

Ji-won Seo; Su jin Kim; Sung hoon Kim

doi:10.7836/kses.2025.45.4.001

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Research on Recommendations for Policy Improvement through Performance Analysis of The Mandatory Renewable Energy Facility Installation System for Public Institutions 공공기관 신재생에너지설비 설치의무화제도 성과분석을 통한 정책 개선 연구

30 August 2025. pp. 1-15

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Abstract

This study examined the Mandatory Renewable Energy Facility Installation System for public institutions in South Korea, focusing on its implementation status, challenges, and policy implications. Utilizing data from 6,469 installations collected by the Korea Energy Agency’s New and Renewable Energy Center, complemented by surveys, on-site investigations, and in-depth interviews, this research evaluated overall performance and proposed strategic improvements. The analysis revealed that, while solar photovoltaic (71.0%) and geothermal systems (22.3%) dominate installations, certain technologies, particularly fuel cells, experience a high rate of operational discontinuance due to economic constraints, limited technical expertise, and inadequate maintenance frameworks. To address these issues, this study recommends: (1) clarifying eligibility criteria and specifying which institutions are subject to the mandate; (2) integrating mandatory real-time monitoring via the Renewable Energy Management System; (3) strengthening institutional support through maintenance subsidies, incentive–penalty schemes, and performance-based assessment; and (4) strengthening the role of local governments and enhancing coordination with central government. Together, these measures seek to ensure sustained operational effectiveness of public sector renewable energy facilities, advancing South Korea’s carbon neutrality goals and the transition towards cleaner energy.

Keywords

Mandatory installation of renewable energy

Public institutions

Penetration rate of new and renewable energy

Renewable energy

Renewable Energy Dissemination Program

키워드

신재생에너지 설치의무화

공공기관

신재생에너지 보급률 제고

신재생에너지

신재생에너지 보급정책

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Publisher :Korean Solar Energy Society
Publisher(Ko) :한국태양에너지학회
Journal Title :Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
Journal Title(Ko) :한국태양에너지학회 논문집
Volume : 45
No :4
Pages :1-15
Received Date : 2025-04-21
Revised Date : 2025-06-16
Accepted Date : 2025-07-04
DOI :https://doi.org/10.7836/kses.2025.45.4.001

Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society ISSN:1598-6411(Print) 2508-3562(Online) 한국태양에너지학회 논문집

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