CFI2030 envisions a new future through innovation based on collaboration between the central government(Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy ∙ Ministry of Environment), Jeju province, and related institutions. Under CFI 2030, Jeju built the world’s largest national smart grid demonstration complex from 2009 to 2013. From 2011 to 2016, Jeju launched a pilot microgrid system in Gapado, Jeju, successfully achieving net-zero and reducing electricity consumption costs to one-fifth for its 220 residents.

Since 2016, Jeju is operating Korea’s first offshore wind farm and is currently building its first large-scale test site for green hydrogen production, storage, and application utilizing renewable energy. In addition, Jeju has been hosting the International Electric Vehicle Expo since 2014 which is the world’s only expo that focus sole on EVs. Based on such experience, Jeju can contribute to international development and cooperation with global society

The CFI 2030 policy was established in 2012 in connection with the achievements of the smart grid and microgrid businesses that have been promoted in Jeju. A revision plan has been established and is being implemented in 2019, and a revision plan that reflects new carbon-neutral technologies will be implemented in 2023.

Difficulties such as curtailments occurred during the CFI 2030 policy implementation process. To solve this problem, the project is being carried out by solving problems focusing on 'distributed energy' and 'building a green hydrogen ecosystem'
The experience, achievements, and know-how on how to solve the problem in pursuing the CFI 2030 policy will help many regions and countries in establishing carbon-neutral policies.

With the award of the-state-of-the-art Partnership of P4G in 2021, Jeju is making various efforts to cooperate with more regions to achieve its global carbon neutrality goal.

The CFI 2030 policy is a carbon-neutral policy promoted by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province since 2012, and is being promoted by various stakeholders such as residents, companies, civil society organizations, and research institutes.

In 2021, the CFI Partnership, which focuses on international cooperation in the energy sector and the hydrogen economy, was formed (17 companies, civil society organizations, research institutes, etc.) and received state-of-the-art partnership award from P4G.

Jeju provincial government is making efforts to help many residents understand carbon neutrality and participate in CFI policies through CFI education, public relations, and governance programs. Through three governance meetings consisting of about 100 citizens, entrepreneurs, and experts, we are collecting opinions on CFI policies and seeking ways to develop them, and it was operated 7 times in 2021.

Supply of renewable Energy:

• In 2013, 273 GWh (wind 262 GWh, solar 9 GWh, other 2 GWh)
• In 2021, 1,116 GWh (wind 538 GWh, solar 573 GWh, other 5 GWh)

Supply of electric vehicles:

• In 2015, 2,369 electric vehicles (0.70%) of 338,719 vehicles
• In 2021, 25,571 electric vehicles (6.35%) of 402,703 vehicles

Public management of wind power resources: The Wind Resource Allocation Fund Ordinance (2016) was enacted for public management of wind resources in Jeju Island. The fund is used for renewable energy development, energy support for the vulnerable, and education promotion projects.

International recognition:

• Paris UN Climate Change Conference (2015 COP21): Introduction to Jeju’s ‘Carbon-Free Island by 2030’.
• 2021 Energy Sector state-of-the-art Partnership Award of P4G

As the supply of new and renewable energy spreads, the supply of new and renewable energy is large, which puts a burden on the existing transmission and distribution networks, resulting in curtailments.

Curtailment Status (number of times/output control amount)

• In 2020, 77times (19,449MWh)
• In 2021, 64times (12,859MWh)

In order to resolve curtailments, various energy storage system should be prepared to expand new energy sources or control supply. Green hydrogen production using renewable energy is a representative field of expanding energy demand. Jeju Island has been making all-out efforts to build infrastructure and improve the system so that hydrogen buses can be operated in the province since 2023. In the future, it plans to expand the application of green hydrogen to cleaning vehicles, agricultural machinery, trams, and ships.

The CFI 2030 policy is a key energy conversion policy for a carbon-neutral society that has been promoted since 2012. Leadership, governance and financial support are necessary for continuous promotion. In 2012, Jeju Energy Corporation was founded to develop the renewable industry. In 2017, Jeju created Korea’s first local wind power fund and the profit is shared with private wind farm businesses. In order to spread the CFI 2030 policy, it is necessary to strengthen education, publicity, and governance activities. Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is striving to jointly respond to the global climate crisis by sharing environmental conservation policies and eco-friendly energy and transportation policies with cities around the world.

Carbon Free Island JEJU by 2030 policy began with microgrid demonstration and experience in creating the world's largest smart grid demonstration complex. And since the announcement of the CFI 2030 plan, revised plans reflecting various opinions are underway. Experience through demonstration projects and experience in institutionalization can help many regions and countries participating in global carbon neutrality.

In particular, efforts are being made to establish a green hydrogen ecosystem, and there is a high possibility that the market will spread with the participation of the central government and large companies. The establishment of Korea's first green hydrogen production demonstration complex, the spread of electric vehicles, and the spread of hydrogen-based mobility-related businesses will contribute to job creation and new growth engines in the region.

In the process of promoting the CFI 2030 policy, curtailments occurred as renewable energy expanded. In order to solve the output limitation, it is necessary to consider the expansion of renewable energy and demand in a balanced manner. The CFI 2030 policy initially focused on expanding the supply of renewable energy and electric vehicles. For carbon neutrality, efficient management of energy along with infrastructure investment is very important. For the efficient use of energy, it is expanding to agriculture, tourism, and building management. In order to achieve the goals pursued by the CFI 2030 policy, the participation of provincial residents and tourists is very important. To this end, education, public relations, and governance programs are needed.