World Eyes on a Korea Smart Grid Week during G20
- ISGAN / IEA meetings to be held
- Discussions over progress and experiences of Smart Grid Test beds
- Biz Fair and Field Trip to Jeju Smart Grid Test Bed
Jeju Smart Grid Test Bed
The Korea Smart Grid Week is designed to discuss current challenges of energy, and future strategies under the theme of Smart Grid. There will be meetings held by key international organizations, such as the ISGAN(International Smart Grid Action Network) and IEA(International Energy Agency), and the Forum on Smart Grid Technology and Standards.
Furthermore, participants will experience Smart Grid technology by visiting The Smart Grid PR Center and four experience halls, each featuring different concepts. These hands-on experience halls in the Jeju Smart Grid Test Bed are built in partnership with 168companies including Korean conglomerates KEPCO, LG, SK, KT/GS Caltex and POSCO, using the most advanced technology.
Registration is available now online at www.ksgw.or.kr by September 30th, 2010. Please see the attached document for detailed information.
Title : Korea Smart Grid Week
Dates : Nov. 8th-14th, 2010 (7days)
Venue : Phoenix Island Resort, Jeju, South Korea
Host, Organizers and Sponsors
- Hosted by : Ministry of Knowledge Economy
- Organized by : Korea Smart Grid Association(KSGA)
Korea Smart Grid Institute(KSGI)
- Sponsored by : Presidential Committee on Green Growth
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Participants : Around 1,000 persons
- Corporate executives and personnel in the smart grid industry from home and abroad
- Experts from government agencies, institutes and research centers from home and abroad
- High-ranking public officials who will accompany leaders in the G-20 Summit
/ Businessmen joining the B20 meetings / Media
- Others participants and advocates from home and abroad
Main Events
- Global Smart Grid Test Bed Conference
- Field Trip to Korea’s Jeju test bed
(Including demonstrations of electric vehicles and smart green homes)
- Case studies of key smart grid test beds around the world
- ISGAN(International Smart Grid Action Network) Sub-Ministerial Meeting
- IEA(International Energy Agency) Smart Grid Workshop
- Smart Grid Biz Fair : 14 companies scheduled to participate
- Opening ceremony for Jeju Smart Grid Bed PR Center
- Forum on Smart Grid Technology and Standards
Sideline Events
- Signing of the MOU on Smart Grid Cooperation Programs between the Korean
Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the State of Illinois
- Establishment of a Green Partnership between the Jeju Special Self-Governing
Province and the State of Illinois
- Signing of the MOC on Smart Grid Cooperation between the Korea Smart Grid
Association and the Smart Grid Australia
- Jeju Smart Grid Test Bed
The Jeju Smart Grid Test Bed, which aims to become the world’s first “all-inclusive” test bed, consists of one PR center and four experience halls. Spearheaded by Korean conglomerates including KEPCO, LG, SK/HHI, KT/GS Caltex, POSCO, the Jeju Smart Grid Test Bed allows visitors to fully experience the wide array of prototypes available, including smart meters, in-home displays, electric vehicle-charging infrastructure, wind turbines and photovoltaic equipment.
- Opening Ceremony: 15:10, November 9 (Tue), 2010
- Introduction of Test Bed
1. PR Center
- Location : 575-4, Haengwon-Ri, Gujwa-Eup, Jeju
- Demonstrate a smart electricity system with intelligent electric devices, renewable energies and recharging devices for electric vehicles
2. LG Live Green
- Location : Hado-Ri, Gujwa-Eup, Jeju
- Experience eco-friendly services with the help of smart home appliances and smart meters
3. SK/HHI Smart Grid Experience Hall
- Location : 1645-1, Dongbok-Ri, Gujwa-Eup, Jeju
- See demonstration and experience smart ICT-based home/C&I energy management, new electrical services including energy trading, DR, EV and renewable village
4. KT/GS Caltex Cafe
- Location : Sehwa-Ri, Gujwa-Eup, Jeju
- See and experience services that integrate electricity, broadcasting and telecommunications
5. POSCO ICT's Renewables Experience Hall
- Location : This wingbody trailer tours several major locations, such as Kimnyeong-Ri Beach, Jeju International Airport, PR Center.
- Experience “green life” utilizing new and renewable energy and electricity storage facilities
About Korea Smart Grid Association
The Korea Smart Grid Association represents Korean Private sectors in the arena of smart grid. It has been actively assisting Korean companies & research groups by leading SG technology and standards, cooperating closely with GridWise Alliance and operating a ‘help-desk’ for Jeju project participants.
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