Attorney Sungwoo Kim of Solaris Law contributed a legal column to the renewable energy specialized media outlet 'Solar Today' under the theme "[Legal Issues in Solar Power] Changes in KS Certification Standards for Bifacial Solar Modules, Industry Confusion, and the Need for Institutional Improvement."
In this contribution, Attorney Sungwoo Kim analyzed in depth the impact that the revision of the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards' inspection criteria for bifacial solar module KS standards (changed from STC to BNPI) will have on the power generation project market. In particular, he pointed out the multifaceted legal and economic risks that solar power plants with existing permits may face after the grace period ends in September 2025, including determinations of excess equipment capacity, additional construction costs, and financial cost losses. Furthermore, he actively proposed policy improvements such as minimizing retroactive application to existing facilities and establishing clear exception provisions.
Based on its outstanding expertise accumulated in the fields of renewable energy and environmental regulation, Solaris Law will provide the optimal legal services so that corporate clients can conduct their businesses stably amid rapidly changing policy and regulatory environments.
Attorney Sungwoo Kim of Solaris Law contributed a legal column to 'Solar Today,' a media outlet specializing in renewable energy, under the theme "[Legal Issues in Solar Power] Changes in KS Certification Standards for Bifacial Solar Modules, Industry Confusion, and the Need for Institutional Improvement."
In this column, Attorney Kim provided an in-depth analysis of the impact that the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards' revision of the KS standard inspection criteria for bifacial solar modules (from STC to BNPI) will have on the power generation market. He specifically pointed out the multidimensional legal and economic risks—such as determinations of excess facility capacity, increased construction costs, and financial losses—that solar power plants with existing permits may face after the grace period ends in September 2025. Furthermore, he proactively suggested policy improvement directions, including minimizing retroactive application for existing facilities and establishing clear exception rules.
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Based on its accumulated expertise in renewable energy and environmental regulations, Solaris Law is committed to providing optimal legal services so that our corporate clients can stably operate their businesses amid rapidly changing policy and regulatory environments.