Highway Solar Co., LTD. was established with joint investments, Pocheon Power Co., LTD., which is a subsidiary of DL Energy, and Korea Expressway Corporation.
The company sells electricity generated by using solar panels installed
in eight different regions across Korea closely located to the Gyeongbu
Expressway, including North Chungcheong Province, Yeongcheon in
North Gyeongsang Province, Ulsan region, and the Jeolla line region.
It is noted that Highway Solar’s project has been highly praised for repurposing abandoned and idle roads, service stations, and land along highways as beds for solar power to generate green electricity. The generation capacity of Highway Solar panels is 5.2MW.
Highway Solar - Samhang
Project Outline
Project Outline
Company Name
Highway Solar Co., Ltd
Total Investment Cost
USD 20 Million
Capacity
5.2 MW
Construction Period
March, 2014 ~ April, 2015
Major Shareholders
Pocheon Power (40%), Korea Expressway Corporation (29%)