The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced that it will hold the fifth meeting of the "Energy Digital & AI Transition Strategy Task Force" on June 30 at the Irum Center in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, with participation from energy public enterprises, public institutions, the AI industry, and experts.
During this meeting, the ministry will share follow-up tasks from the "Digital & AI Transition Strategy for the Energy Sector" announced in May and unveil the "Energy MyData Implementation Plan (Roadmap)," which outlines a long-term strategy for expanding the use of energy data.
The roadmap is expected to include plans for building data utilization infrastructure, creating a private sector-driven innovation ecosystem, and nurturing new energy industries. The government aims to create an environment where energy data can be utilized more safely and efficiently.
Energy MyData allows individuals to consent to share their energy information, such as electricity and gas usage, with third parties to receive various personalized services. The service is set to begin by the end of this year, targeting approximately 10 million households, with a goal of expanding to 20 million households nationwide by 2030.
Industry experts anticipate that the full implementation of Energy MyData will not only enhance personalized energy management services but also stimulate the development of data-driven new business initiatives by private companies.
On June 1, the "Notification on the Transmission of Personal Information in the Energy Sector" came into effect, applying the MyData system to the energy sector. This allows individuals to view their dispersed electricity and gas usage information in one place and access energy-saving services tailored to their consumption patterns.
The meeting will also highlight the new business opportunities arising from the opening of energy data. Professor Kim Hee-tae from Korea University of Energy and Technology is expected to present various business models, including a solar power site analysis service utilizing power system data and a bidirectional charging and discharging (V2G) service for electric vehicle sharing companies based on energy data.
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment anticipates that the opening of energy data will serve as a crucial foundation for enhancing competitiveness in the AI-based energy industry, going beyond mere information sharing.
Oil Young, Director of the Climate and Energy Policy Office at the ministry, stated, "With the introduction of Energy MyData, we will establish a secure data-sharing system that citizens can feel, and actively promote a Korean-style green transition and energy transformation utilizing artificial intelligence."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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