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In 2011, KEPCO had earmarked investment of US$7.18 billion in its smart grid business to meet this 2030 goal. Most of the investment would be completed before 2020, to upgrade power transmission and distribution systems and switch meters, the company said in a statement.
The Smart Grid Initiative mainly targets the modernization of electric power systems. Today, many countries around the world recognize the necessity of enhancing energy efficiency, tackling climate change, and promoting green energy.
The Gapa Microgrid model was launched in 2011 and put into operation in the summer of 2012. As of 2018, the Gapa Microgrid had a record of operating for up to 7 days using only wind, solar, and batteries.