What does the 2025 Bess tender mean for Korea?

The 2025 tender builds on the government’s initial foray into centralized BESS contracts, launched in 2023 with a 65MW, 4-hour project on Jeju Island. That project represented a turning point, establishing a new model for how low-carbon resources can be procured and integrated into Korea’s power system.

How many MW of Bess will be installed on Jeju Island?

The capacity will be split between 500MW of large-scale BESS on the Korean mainland and 40MW of the technology on Jeju Island, a popular destination for domestic and international tourists.

Why do we need a Bess contract in 2025?

Strengthening the domestic BESS landscape not only supports internal resilience but also serves as a proving ground for exported technologies. The 2025 tender builds on the government’s initial foray into centralized BESS contracts, launched in 2023 with a 65MW, 4-hour project on Jeju Island.

How long will a Bess project take?

The forthcoming tender will allow for BESS project bids of 4-hour to 6-hour duration, equating to up to 3,000MWh of storage capacity for the mainland and 240MWh on Jeju Island.

How can PPS help Uzbekistan e-procurement development?

Administrator Lim shared PPS’s experience in building the Next-Generation KONEPS, and presented a blueprint for the Uzbekistan’s e-procurement development roadmap. Both sides committed to sharing their best practices in procurement administration through knowledge exchange and capacity building efforts.

What is PPS' K-procurement campaign?

Through this campaign, PPS seeks to deliver a message of its unwavering passion, relentless innovation and the willingness to overcome limits - even under difficult conditions – while contributing to the recovery of the people’s livelihoods.Last year, PPS unveiled a promotional video titled "K-Procurement : The Next Stage" themed about Ballet.