The \uc608\ucc9c\uc591\uc218\ubc1c\uc804\uc18c, or Yecheon pumped-storage power station, is a vital hydroelectric power generation facility located in South Korea. This plant has a remarkable capacity of 800 MW and functions as a crucial asset in the country\u2019s energy generation portfolio. By utilizing pumped-storage technology, the facility can efficiently store water in an elevated reservoir during low-demand periods and release it to generate electricity during peak consumption times. This not only aids in managing the fluctuating energy demand but also enhances the integration of renewable resources into the grid, aligning with South Korea’s sustainability goals. Situated at coordinates 36.7537, 128.4241, the Yecheon power station is ideally placed in a landscape conducive to hydroelectric generation, leveraging natural water flow to optimize energy production. Operated by \ud55c\uad6d\uc218\ub825\uc6d0\uc790\ub825, the plant plays a significant role in stabilizing the local electricity grid, ensuring that energy supply meets the needs of consumers. Its significance is further emphasized by the South Korean government\u2019s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the reliance on renewable energy sources. The Yecheon pumped-storage power station exemplifies how modern energy generation technologies can contribute to a more resilient and sustainable power infrastructure while providing essential grid support during critical demand periods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The \uc608\ucc9c\uc591\uc218\ubc1c\uc804\uc18c, or Yecheon pumped-storage power station, is a vital hydroelectric power generation facility located in South Korea. This plant has a remarkable capacity of 800 MW and functions as a crucial asset in the country\u2019s energy generation portfolio. By utilizing pumped-storage technology, the facility can efficiently store water in an elevated reservoir during low-demand […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"wpp_capacity_mw":800,"wpp_operator":"KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power)","wpp_fuel_primary":"Hydro","wpp_commissioned_year":2004,"wpp_country_name":"Corea del Sur","wpp_country_code":"KOR","wpp_status_val":"Operational","wpp_lat":36.7536914,"wpp_lng":128.4240932,"wpp_source_id":"39870","wpp_last_verified":"2026-02-17T08:54:55.213085+00:00","wpp_verification_source":"osm","wpp_data_quality":9,"wpp_wikipedia":"","footnotes":""},"wpp_fuel":[],"wpp_location":[],"wpp_status":[],"class_list":["post-3052","wpp_plant","type-wpp_plant","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_plant\/3052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_plant"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wpp_plant"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_plant\/3052\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"wpp_fuel","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_fuel?post=3052"},{"taxonomy":"wpp_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_location?post=3052"},{"taxonomy":"wpp_status","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.worldpowerplants.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wpp_status?post=3052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}