Haenam County Governor Myung Hyung-kwan: "Establishing Solar Development Standards for Farmland Preservation and Coexistence"

Responding to Concentration on Reclaimed Land: "Haenam-style Management Plan" Ordered
Building Models for Agrivoltaics and Sharing Development Profits
Addressing Key Livelihood Issues: Drought, Sports, and Tourism

Haenam County in South Jeolla Province is initiating the formulation of a "Haenam-style Renewable Energy Management Plan" to enable residents and local businesses to grow together in response to a series of large-scale renewable energy projects centering on reclaimed land.

At a regular meeting on August 18, County Governor Myung Hyung-kwan stated, "As applications for large-scale solar power generation have recently concentrated in the reclaimed land areas, there is an increasing risk that key agricultural bases could be indiscriminately converted into development sites," and strongly instructed, "Since these projects utilize the region's public resources, expand resident participation and establish clear win-win standards at the local government level so that development profits can be returned to the local community."

County Governor Myung Hyun-kwan directed at the regular meeting, "Expand resident participation and establish clear local government-level win-win standards to ensure that development profits are returned to the local community." Provided by Haenam County

Haenam County has decided to establish comprehensive management measures as applications for reclamation area development continue, such as the recent groundbreaking of a 400MW-class renewable energy complex in the salt-affected reclaimed lands of Munnae-myeon and Hwangsan-myeon.

In the second half of this year, the county will commission a professional research service to comprehensively analyze the agricultural value and cumulative development status of all reclaimed land, and finalize a consistent comprehensive management plan that combines the preservation of agricultural bases with regional coexistence.

In particular, the county has directed each department to actively utilize successful models such as the case of Hyeoldo reclaimed land, where agrivoltaic solar projects are linked to profit sharing for residents, and to identify and incorporate effective local coexistence initiatives across departments.

At the meeting, inspections were also conducted to assess flood damage and alleviation of drought during the Liberation Day holiday period. While irrigation water for rice during heading season is secured, wide rainfall disparities between areas and the upcoming planting season for autumn and winter cabbage mean efforts will continue to secure adequate water reserves.

Administrative improvements are also being pursued to enhance resident convenience. The county plans to convert the park golf course, previously operated by local clubs under consignment, to direct county management and enact relevant ordinances to improve accessibility for county residents.

In addition, as the Myeongnyang Battle Festival approaches, active discussions were held on promoting stay-type tourism by linking local private tourism resources, such as the Myeongnyang Marine Cable Car and private gardens, within the region.

County Governor Myung Hyung-kwan stressed, "Now is a critical moment for proactive preparation to respond to climate change, protect agricultural foundations, and ensure the future development of the region," adding, "We will establish a win-win structure where residents and businesses participate together in the implementation of large-scale renewable energy projects."

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