석탄의 경제 대전환 전 세계 석탄발전소 추이 조사

The report finds that while many countries are reducing planned coal capacity, global operational capacity reached a record high in 2023, driven largely by China. It highlights a divergence between China's increasing construction and the decline in other regions. In South Korea, the report argues that current plans are insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals and that continued reliance on coal, including ammonia co-firing, poses significant financial risks to the state utility and the national economy.

• Global operational coal power capacity increased by 48.4GW (2%) in 2023 to reach a total of 2,130GW, with China accounting for two-thirds of this growth.
• New coal construction starts in regions outside China have reached their lowest annual level since data collection began in 2015, whereas China's starts have increased for four consecutive years, reaching an 8-year high.
• Only 15% (317GW) of the world's operational coal capacity is currently committed to be retired in line with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal; achieving a full phase-out by 2040 would require closing approximately two plants per week for the next 17 years.
• The Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has recorded a total deficit of 50 trillion KRW since 2022, with approximately 30% of this estimated to be directly attributable to coal power generation.
• In South Korea, the use of ammonia co-firing at plants such as Yeongheung, Samcheok, and Shin-Boryeong is criticized for potentially extending the lifespan of coal plants and maintaining national dependence on coal.

APA

Global Energy Monitor (2024). 석탄의 경제 대전환 전 세계 석탄발전소 추이 조사. https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/Boom-Bust-Coal-2024-Korean_11.pdf

Chicago

Global Energy Monitor. 석탄의 경제 대전환 전 세계 석탄발전소 추이 조사. 2024. https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/Boom-Bust-Coal-2024-Korean_11.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{globalenergymonitor2024, author = {{Global Energy Monitor}}, title = {{석탄의 경제 대전환 전 세계 석탄발전소 추이 조사}}, institution = {Global Energy Monitor}, year = {2024}, month = apr, url = {https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/Boom-Bust-Coal-2024-Korean_11.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }