AI Era: Power Grid Development is Key to National Competitiveness

As the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era fully kicks off, a national competition is emerging around the development of power infrastructure. The rapid advancement of AI, particularly generative AI, is accompanied by vast electricity consumption, making the securing of a stable power supply chain a critical factor for national competitiveness.

This surge in electricity demand necessitates the expansion of data centers and the upgrade of transmission grids, while also increasing calls for institutional improvements such as deregulation of site selection and simplification of permitting processes.

Furthermore, the expansion of renewable energy through the implementation of RE100 (100% renewable electricity use) and the activation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are emerging as key tasks for attracting global investment, intensifying competition among nations.