The 2^nd Korean-German Energy Day brought together 100 experts to discuss the potential of smart grids for the system integration of renewables. Korea is leading in the field of energy storage and smart grid technologies and Germany has expertise in the development of renewable energy and flexible power grids. The event accompanied the International Renewable Energy Conference (KIREC) in Seoul.

In December 2019, a four-day study trip took place in Berlin to deepen the dialogue between Germany and Korea on the subject of energy efficiency. A Korean delegation of 24 people from MOTIE, subordinate institutions, the state electricity supplier KEPCO, research institutes and journalists visited the (BMWi) as well as several large companies. The delegation gained insight into energy efficiency measures in the German industry and building sectors.

The 7^th Fireplace Talk gave energy experts the opportunity to exchange views on strategies, challenges and successes with regard to increasing energy efficiency in the building sector in both partner countries. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Fireplace Talk for the first time took place as an online event.

December 2020

This year's Korean-German Energy Day took place as a digital conference with more than 160 participants from politics, business and science. While the first day focused on a socially just energy transition, the second day was devoted to green hydrogen and was complemented by a virtual exhibition. The third day explored offshore wind and solar potentials and technologies.