Solar is projected to become the most cost competitive energy source in South Korea by the early to mid-2030s, according to research by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Renewable energy technologies, particularly solar and offshore wind, are expected to experience cost declines, while nuclear and natural gas costs are projected to increase and decrease, respectively.
By 2030, large-scale solar is anticipated to be the most cost-competitive energy source, with a projected LCOE between $47/MWh and $48/MWh.
By 2050, renewables costs are expected to decrease significantly while solar is projected to be the most cost competitive energy source in South Korea, with an LCOE between $28/MWh and $36/MWh.