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Solar & wind farms in South Korea
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in South Korea tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
12.8 GW
#20 of 222 countries
Solar PV
11.4 GW
#15 worldwide
Onshore wind
1.3 GW
#38 for wind
Offshore wind
165 MW
operating
Under construction
2.3 GW
planned: 50.9 GW
Facilities tracked
3,335
all statuses
Open on the interactive atlas → 2,500 largest of 3,335 facilities shown
Solar PVOnshore windOffshore windCSPBuilding / planned
South Korea has 12.8 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 3,335 tracked facilities, ranking #20 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Solar dominates: 89% of the operating capacity (11.4 GW) comes from solar parks, against 1.5 GW of wind.
Offshore wind contributes 165 MW; South Korea is one of the few countries with offshore wind farms in operation.
The pipeline is substantial: 2.3 GW under construction and 50.9 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 415% of today’s operating fleet.
About 4.6 GW (36%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2017, with 3.1 GW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in South Jeolla Province (861 MW), South Jeolla (580 MW), Gyeongsangbuk-do (355 MW).
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See also: South Korea energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in South Korea
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taean Anmyeon Clean Energy solar farm | Solar PV | 307 MW | 2024 | Jungjang-ri, South Chungcheong Province | — |
| Anjwa Smart Farm & Solar City 2 | Solar PV | 204 MW | 2022 | Anjwa-myeon, South Jeolla Province | — |
| Bigeum Residents' Solar Power Plant | Solar PV | 200 MW | 2024 | Bigeum-myeon, South Jeolla Province | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co Ltd |
| Sinan (KOEN) Solar Power Plant | Solar PV | 150 MW | 2022 | South Jeolla Province | Korea South-East Power Co Ltd |
| Shinan Imja solar farm | Solar PV | 100 MW | 2022 | Imja-myeon, South Jeolla | — |
| Yeonggwang solar farm | Solar PV | 100 MW | 2020 | South Jeolla Province | Korea Midland Power Co Ltd |
| Jeju Hanlim wind farm | Offshore wind | 100 MW | 2025 | Hanlim-eup, Jeju Province | KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company Inc |
| Haechang Bay Floating Solar Power Plant | Solar PV | 99 MW | 2023 | — | — |
| Saemangeum Hope solar farm | Solar PV | 99 MW | 2020 | Gunsan-si, North Jeolla Province | Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd |
| Saemangeum Onshore Area 2 solar farm | Solar PV | 99 MW | 2022 | Gunsan, South Jeolla | — |
| Saemangeum Sebit solar farm | Solar PV | 99 MW | 2022 | Gunsan-si, South Jeolla Province | — |
| Daeho Lake Floating solar farm | Solar PV | 98 MW | — | Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do | Korea Rural Community Corp |
| Gangwon wind farm | Onshore wind | 98 MW | 2005 | — | Unison Co Ltd |
| Anjwa-Do solar farm | Solar PV | 96 MW | 2020 | South Jeolla | — |
| Yeongam solar farm | Solar PV | 94 MW | 2020 | South Jeolla | — |
| Yeong Yang (GS E&R) wind farm | Onshore wind | 83 MW | 2015 | Gyeongsangbuk-do | GS E&R Corp |
| Solaseado solar farm | Solar PV | 80 MW | 2020 | Haenam-gun, South Jeolla | Korea Southern Power Co Ltd |
| Yeonggwang wind farm | Onshore wind | 80 MW | 2019 | — | Korea East-West Power Co Ltd |
| YEP wind farm | Onshore wind | 76 MW | 2017 | Gyeongsangbuk-do | Hanwha Engineering & Construction Corp |
| Zarado solar farm | Solar PV | 67 MW | — | Jarado, South Jeolla | — |
| Seosan (Hyundai) solar farm | Solar PV | 65 MW | 2018 | South Chungcheong | Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd |
| Yeong Yang (Macquarie Group) wind farm | Onshore wind | 62 MW | 2008 | Seokbo-myeon, Gyeongsangbuk-do | Macquarie Group Ltd |
| Uljin wind farm | Onshore wind | 54 MW | 2019 | Maehwa-myeon, Gyeongsangbuk-do | SK D&D Co Ltd |
| Geumseongsan wind power plant | Onshore wind | 52 MW | 2023 | Cheongpung-myeon, South Jeolla Province | Korea Southern Power Co Ltd |
| Imha Dam solar farm | Solar PV | 47 MW | 2025 | Cheonjeon-ri, Gyeongsangbuk-do province | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co |
| Yangyang Wind Power Plant | Onshore wind | 46 MW | 2024 | Hyeonnam-myeon, Gangwon Province | — |
| Cheongsong Myeongbong wind farm | Onshore wind | 42 MW | 2021 | Hyeongdong-myeon, Gyeongsangbuk-do | Kumho Industrial Co |
| Yeongyang 2nd wind power generation | Onshore wind | 42 MW | 2022 | Seokbo-myeon, North Gyeongsang Province | GS E&R Corp |
| Hapch'On Reservoir solar farm | Solar PV | 41 MW | 2021 | South Gyeongsang | Scotra Co Ltd |
| Baeksu wind farm | Onshore wind | 40 MW | 2015 | Cheongju-si | Korea East-West Power Co Ltd |
| Taegisan wind farm | Onshore wind | 40 MW | 2008 | — | Eurus Energy |
| Yeongnam wind farm | Onshore wind | 40 MW | 2013 | Jeollanam-do | DaeMyoung GEC Co Ltd |
| Yeongwol solar farm | Solar PV | 39 MW | 2013 | Gangwon | — |
| Gyeongju wind farm | Onshore wind | 38 MW | 2012 | Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | Korea East-West Power Co Ltd |
| Yeonggwang Wind offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | 35 MW | 2018 | Hasa-ri, South Jeolla Province | — |
| Samdal wind farm | Onshore wind | 33 MW | 2009 | — | Hanshin Energy |
| Jeongam wind farm | Onshore wind | 32 MW | 2018 | Gohan-eup, Gangwon-do | Korea Southern Power Co Ltd |
| Gimnyeong wind farm | Onshore wind | 30 MW | 2014 | Jeju-si, Jeju-do | GS EPS Co Ltd |
| Jeju Island wind farm | Onshore wind | 30 MW | 2014 | Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do | SK D&D Co Ltd |
| Pyeongchang wind farm | Onshore wind | 30 MW | 2016 | Gangwon-do | Korea Southern Power Co Ltd |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinan-gun wind project | Offshore wind | Announced | 3.2 GW | 2033 | South Jeolla Province |
| Southwest Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2.5 GW | 2019 | North Jeolla Province |
| Saemangeum Floating solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 2.1 GW | 2028 | North Jeolla Province |
| Hanee Baram wind farm | Wind | Announced | 2 GW | — | Incheon |
| Incheon offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.6 GW | 2030 | Incheon |
| Abalone offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.5 GW | — | — |
| Admiral Lee Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.5 GW | — | — |
| Donghae Gray Whale wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.5 GW | 2029 | Ulsan Port |
| Donghae White Heron wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.5 GW | — | Ulsan City |
| Haeuli Floating Offshore Wind Power | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.5 GW | 2028 | Ulsan City |
| Yeosu Dado Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.3 GW | 2031 | Samsan-myeon, South Jeolla Province |
| Donghae KF wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.3 GW | — | Ulsan City |
| Hanbando offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.1 GW | — | — |
| Munmubaram wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.1 GW | 2030 | Ulsan Port |
| Ulsan Offshore Floating wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.1 GW | 2031 | Ulsan City |
| Yokjido offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | 2028 | Yokji Island |
| Yeonggwang Chilhae offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | — | — |
| Haesong offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 1 GW | — | — |
| Boryeong wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | — | Boryeong-si, South Chungcheong Province |
| Jeonnam (SK E&C) wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 894 MW | 2025 | Jaeun-do, South Jeolla Province |
Top regions (operating)
Largest owners (operating)
- Korea Southern Power Co Ltd275 MW
- Korea East-West Power Co Ltd204 MW
- Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co Ltd200 MW
- Korea South-East Power Co Ltd195 MW
- Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd164 MW
- GS E&R Corp145 MW
- Korea Midland Power Co Ltd121 MW
- KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company Inc100 MW
- Korea Rural Community Corp98 MW
- Unison Co Ltd98 MW
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in South Korea?
The largest operating solar facility in South Korea in this dataset is Taean Anmyeon Clean Energy solar farm (Jungjang-ri, South Chungcheong Province), with about 307 MW, in operation since 2024.
What is the largest wind farm in South Korea?
The largest operating wind facility is Jeju Hanlim wind farm (Hanlim-eup, Jeju Province), at about 100 MW, operating since 2025.
How much solar capacity does South Korea have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 11.4 GW in operation in South Korea (#15 worldwide in this atlas), plus 541 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does South Korea have?
1.5 GW of wind farms are operating (1.3 GW onshore, 165 MW offshore), ranking #38 in this atlas, with 1.8 GW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in South Korea?
3,335 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 3,078 solar PV, 135 onshore wind, 122 offshore wind.
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Nearby countries
China 1,103 GWJapan 40.4 GWTaiwan 8.3 GWMongolia 344 MWHong Kong 1 MWNorth Korea 0 MW