60Hertz had the pleasure of participating in the 2nd Korea Social Value Festa, held from August 25 (Mon) to 26 (Tue) at COEX Hall C in Seoul, Korea. Over the course of two vibrant days, we connected with a wide range of organizations and companies, engaging in meaningful discussions on how we can collaborate to build a sustainable future.

What is the Korea Social Value Festa? 🎊

Hosted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and co-organized by SOVAC, SK Telecom, Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, Kakao Impact, KOICA, and others, the Korea Social Value Festa is the nation’s largest event dedicated to solving complex social challenges — from climate change and regional decline to generational divides and the digital gap — through public-private partnerships. This year’s Festa brought together over 13,000 visitors and 300 participating organizations and companies, featuring a wide variety of lectures and exhibitions under the theme: “Designing the Sustainable Future.”

60Hertz Exhibition Booth ☀️

At this year’s Festa, 60Hertz operated a booth within the “Path of Innovation – Overcoming the Climate Crisis” zone, where we showcased our AI-driven solutions for renewable energy forecasting and integrated energy resource management. Our technology enables the integration and optimization of diverse energy resources, supporting climate crisis response, stable power system operations, and the realization of carbon neutrality. Over the course of the two-day event, we had the opportunity to meet with public institutions, large corporations, social ventures, financial organizations, and industry experts. These interactions allowed us to share our vision and technology while also exploring new opportunities for collaboration.

“Challenge 60HZ!” Quiz Event 🎁

To make our booth experience more interactive, we hosted a fun “Challenge 60HZ!” quiz event for visitors. Through questions related to renewable energy and carbon neutrality, participants were able to engage with 60Hertz’s mission and solutions in a memorable way. Those who answered all questions correctly received special gifts, which created a lively and exciting atmosphere at our booth!

Building Connections for the Future 🤝

The Festa provided a unique platform for meaningful encounters with partners from both the public and private sectors, as well as fellow social ventures. Through these conversations, 60Hertz was able to expand our network and explore new opportunities for collaboration in renewable energy. We deeply appreciate the interest and support we received from everyone who visited our booth and shared our commitment to driving social value through renewable energy adoption. 🙏


Looking Ahead 🗓️

This Festa was more than just an exhibition. It was an invaluable opportunity for 60Hertz to reflect on our role as a leader in renewable energy and climate tech. We will continue to build on the relationships formed during this event, fostering partnerships that will enable more companies and institutions to join the transition to sustainable energy. Our commitment to innovation and collaboration remains stronger than ever.

In Closing

The Korea Social Value Festa, organized in collaboration with SOVAC, is a space where we can share the vision of “Creating a Sustainable Future Together.” 60Hertz is honored to be part of this journey and will continue to pursue technological innovation and social value creation to address the challenges of climate change.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and supported our mission! 🌏💚


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In recent news, the term “energy expressway” has been gaining attention, emerging as a key policy topic in energy transition discussions. At first glance, the phrase might evoke images of roads or transportation networks. However, it’s actually a metaphor for advanced transmission infrastructure designed to move electricity over long distances and at large scales, efficiently and reliably. In this post, we’ll explore what the “energy expressway” means and unpack some of the key concepts behind it.

Why Call It a “Expressway”?

Just as a highway allows people and goods to travel quickly and efficiently, an energy expressway enables electricity generated in one region to be “transported” swiftly and effectively to distant areas where demand is concentrated. It’s a fitting metaphor for a system designed to move massive amounts of renewable power across wide geographies.

Why Do We Need It?

The world is rapidly expanding its use of renewable energy to achieve carbon neutrality, but there’s a mismatch between where renewable power is generated and where it’s consumed.

• Solar farms are usually located on sunny rooftops, open fields, or industrial complexes far from city centers.

• Offshore and onshore wind farms thrive in coastal or mountainous areas with strong winds.

• Electricity demand, on the other hand, is heavily concentrated in urban areas, industrial hubs, and dense population centers.

This geographic imbalance creates a pressing need for infrastructure that can bridge the distance between production and consumption. The energy expressway is that bridge—a network designed to carry clean energy to where it’s most needed, overcoming location constraints and enabling a smoother, more resilient energy transition.

The Technology Behind It

Building an energy expressway requires more than simply extending existing power lines. The system must handle very high volumes of electricity over extremely long distances with minimal loss and maximum stability.

Key technologies include:

• HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) Transmission: Essential for reducing energy loss over long distances and transporting bulk power efficiently.

• Smart, digitalized grids: Using AI and IoT for real-time monitoring, demand forecasting, and dynamic control of distributed resources.

• Advanced substations and converters: To seamlessly switch between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC).
  
  

Main Features

• Long-distance, high-capacity transmission: Delivering power from remote solar and wind farms to cities and industrial parks.

• Integration with smart grid technologies: Leveraging real-time data and automation for efficient energy distribution.

• Regional interconnection: Linking different areas to balance supply and demand, improving grid stability and resilience.

Economic and Environmental Benefits

The energy expressway brings significant value beyond just moving electrons.

• Economic efficiency: By sourcing power from regions with lower renewable generation costs, it helps stabilize electricity prices.

• Environmental impact: It accelerates the retirement of fossil-fuel plants, reducing carbon emissions and supporting national and global climate goals.

This makes the energy expressway a cornerstone of sustainable energy systems.

Challenges and Limitations

Despite its potential, developing an energy expressway is a complex and costly endeavor:

• High capital costs: Projects often require multi-billion-dollar investments for undersea cables, converter stations, and control systems.

• Long project timelines: From design and permitting to construction, projects can take years or even decades.

• Social and regulatory hurdles: Debates over electricity pricing, land use, and government subsidies are common.

• Technical and cybersecurity concerns: Operational reliability and protection against digital threats are critical.

These hurdles mean that while essential, building such infrastructure demands careful planning, collaboration, and innovation.

The Hidden Road of Innovation

Much like highways fueled industrial growth in the past, energy expressways will power the renewable revolution. They address fundamental challenges:

• Renewables located in rural or remote areas vs. concentrated demand in cities.

• The intermittent nature of solar and wind power vs. the need for stable, reliable electricity.

As nations, including South Korea, plan their energy futures, the question isn’t whether to build these invisible highways, but how to design and implement them effectively. The choices made today will shape the path to a cleaner, more resilient energy system for decades to come.

The energy expressway represents more than just infrastructure—it’s a strategic investment in our sustainable future, ensuring that renewable energy can flow freely, reliably, and equitably to every corner of society.


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On May 14, the Financial Services Commission of Korea, in collaboration with 13 government ministries including the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Science and ICT, and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, announced the selection of 509 small and medium-sized enterprises for the 2025 First Round of the Premier Innovation 1000 program.

This initiative aims to identify and support promising companies capable of driving technological innovation, launching new products and services, creating added value, and generating employment.

60Hertz’s selection is a formal recognition by the Korean government of the innovation and growth potential of our AI-based renewable energy forecasting and control technology. It also marks a significant milestone that affirms our technological capabilities and long-term vision for a sustainable energy transition.

Our core technologies include:

• Virtual Power Plant (VPP) integration software that manages distributed renewable energy resources

• AI-powered generation forecasting solutions that reduce uncertainty and enhance operational efficiency in power management

These innovations have played a key role in advancing the renewable energy ecosystem and were major factors in our selection for this honor.

As part of the program, 60Hertz will receive customized support from policy finance institutions and benefit from special opportunities across government-supported projects—accelerating our progress toward technology-driven energy transition and global market expansion.

[About 60Hertz]

In 2021, 60Hertz gained national attention by launching the “Korea Virtual Power Plant”, a platform that connects over 130,000 solar, wind, and energy storage systems (ESS) across the country. Since then, 60Hertz has continued to expand its data-driven energy services, including the release of the “Sun and Wind Map”, a free public platform that uses AI to visualize the locations and generation forecasts of approximately 80,000 renewable energy facilities totaling 18GW in capacity.

• 2023: Winner of a CES Innovation Award for our proprietary Energy Management System (EMS)

• 2024: Named one of the Top 100 Climate Tech Startups in Asia-Pacific by the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

At 60Hertz, we remain committed to innovation that enables more people and communities to participate in a sustainable energy future.

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Hello,
This is 60Hertz, an energy IT social venture.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who visited the 60Hertz booth at the 2025 ESG & Carbon Neutrality Expo for the Automotive Parts Industry, held from April 23 to 25 at aT Center in Yangjae-dong, Seoul.

At the expo, 60Hertz showcased a wide range of energy IT solutions designed to help companies achieve their sustainability goals.

Our key offerings included:

• Solar PV plant development and operation solutions

• Integrated energy monitoring system (EMS)

• V2G-based next-generation energy ecosystem development

• Demand Response (DR) solutions for efficient energy management

• On-site PPA and RE100 consulting services
  
  
  

We were especially encouraged by the strong interest shown in utilizing idle spaces—such as factory rooftops and parking lots—for solar energy, and we appreciated the in-depth conversations around reducing energy costs through renewable energy transition.

For example, installing a 1MW solar power plant on a 10,000㎡ (approx. 3,000 pyeong) factory rooftop can lead to:
✔ Annual electricity savings of around KRW 30 million
✔ Additional energy-related revenue
✔ Approximately 604 tons of CO₂ emissions reduced per year

With 60Hertz’s solutions, you can easily manage the entire renewable energy journey—from solar installation and real-time generation monitoring to RE100 performance tracking—all in one platform, empowering your ESG management.

60Hertz will continue to be a trusted partner in your path toward carbon neutrality and sustainable growth.

For further inquiries or consultations, feel free to contact us anytime.

We look forward to building a sustainable future together.

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Characteristics of Distributed Energy Resources

As carbon neutrality becomes a global priority, interest in distributed energy is rapidly growing. Distributed energy refers to energy produced near the point of consumption, offering an alternative to centralized power generation systems. These systems are typically small in scale and located close to the end users, reducing reliance on large power plants and long-distance transmission infrastructure.

Expansion of Distributed Energy Resources

Distributed energy systems are often more cost-effective than traditional power infrastructure, requiring fewer investments in large-scale transmission lines and substations. DERs also promote clean energy adoption, with solar and wind playing a central role in reducing carbon emissions.

However, the intermittent nature of solar and wind power—due to reliance on weather conditions—introduces variability. This can pose challenges for grid stability, especially in regions like South Korea where solar adoption is accelerating. As a result, there’s growing attention on technologies and policies that can help mitigate intermittency and improve efficiency.

Energy Scrum: A Smarter Way to Manage DERs

To meet the growing need for advanced DER control and forecasting, 60Hertz developed Energy Scrum, a next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) designed specifically for distributed energy. Energy Scrum uses AI-powered forecasting to manage and monitor diverse resources—including solar (PV), energy storage systems (ESS), fuel cells, and EV chargers—within a single, integrated platform.

Designed for Ease and Efficiency

Energy Scrum is designed to be user-friendly and scenario-based, allowing operators to apply customized strategies to meet their sustainability goals. For example, a user could apply it to an older gas station to transform it into a green energy station by optimizing solar and storage resource usage.

Powered by AI and Open Data

Energy Scrum integrates cloud-based AI models with large volumes of unstructured data from DERs, IoT sensors, and external sources such as weather satellites. These models continuously learn to produce accurate energy forecasts, helping users adapt their operations in real time. The system also supports multiple operation modes, such as maximizing renewable power usage, based on user preferences and targets.

Differentiated for a Growing Market

Unlike many existing monitoring tools, Energy Scrum is built to be highly customizable for a wide range of customers—including manufacturers—and supports a broad spectrum of DER types. It also goes beyond basic monitoring by offering a market-connected platform, helping power producers participate in energy trading and unlock new revenue streams.

One such example is Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) integration, which allows EVs to supply unused power back to buildings or the grid—turning vehicles into mobile energy assets.

Recognized at CES 2023

Energy Scrum received a CES 2023 Innovation Award in the categories of Sustainability, Eco-Design, and Smart Energy. As clean distributed energy becomes more prominent globally, demand for unified, intelligent management systems is rising. Energy Scrum is paving the way for the next generation of renewable energy integration, offering total oversight of not just solar, but also wind and ESS infrastructure.

By optimizing and interconnecting these resources, Energy Scrum is helping to make clean energy more scalable, profitable, and impactful—one intelligent decision at a time.

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As RE100 and carbon neutrality become the new standard for global businesses, technology that makes renewable energy easier and more efficient to use is no longer optional—it’s essential. 60Hertz, an energy IT social venture, is turning this transition into reality. By leveraging AI, big data, and cloud technologies, we help maximize the value of distributed renewable energy resources—creating measurable impact for both society and the environment.

Impact by the Numbers

In the past year, 60Hertz enabled 8 companies to collectively consume 11,901 MWh of renewable energy through our subscription-based service. This helped reduce approximately 5,089 tCO₂e of carbon emissions, marking meaningful progress toward corporate net-zero goals. We also supported social ventures and SMEs by facilitating small-scale REC purchases and offering transparent monthly reporting systems—making renewable energy more accessible and accountable for all.

Technology for Smarter Energy Transition

60Hertz builds and operates a suite of smart solutions that stabilize the energy grid even amidst fluctuations in weather, demand, and supply.

☀️ Sun & Wind Map

The only public renewable generation forecasting service in Korea. This AI-powered platform predicts and visualizes daily and next-day generation levels for solar and wind power plants nationwide, integrating real-time weather data and forecasted generation for strategic decision-making.

🔋 Energy Scrum

An integrated energy management system for distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar plants, EV chargers, and energy storage systems (ESS). By using AI-driven forecasting and real-time optimization, Energy Scrum balances supply and demand dynamically. Its cloud-based architecture ensures scalability and security, and is plan to directly connect to Korea’s energy market infrastructure.

Social Value Meets Sustainability

60Hertz goes beyond technology—we are building a more sustainable business ecosystem.

• RE100 Corporate Support: Providing subscription-based access to renewable energy for companies with carbon neutrality targets.

• Support for Small Businesses: Helping early-stage ventures switch to 100% renewable energy, even with limited financial resources.

• Impact Measurement: Tracking both quantitative and qualitative outcomes through project-level performance analysis.

• Donated Solar Plants: Expanding clean energy access to vulnerable communities through rooftop solar projects.
  
  
  
  

Scaling Up for the Future

We are actively working on expanding our reach and deepening our impact with the following focus areas:

Global Platform Expansion - Bringing our proven technologies to the Asia-Pacific region by building infrastructure for cross-border renewable energy trading.

Enhanced RE100 Simulation Services - Developing customized simulation tools to help more companies plan and execute their renewable energy transitions.

V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) Innovation - Integrating EVs as a dynamic part of the renewable energy network—unlocking new levels of flexibility and efficiency in distributed energy use.

The Journey Toward a Sustainable Energy Ecosystem

At 60Hertz, we’re more than a technology provider. We’re building the tools, partnerships, and platforms to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. Our goal? A future where every company—and every community—can be part of the solution to climate change.

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