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Research Center & Project

To enhance KENTECH's research capabilities and secure a world-class research infrastructure, we have collaborated with local governments to attract large-scale national research facilities. Through the establishment of various research centers, we aim to build a global-level research infrastructure and propel ourselves into the ranks of the top 10 energy research institutions worldwide.

Project Name (Task Name) Key Contents
Energy New Materials Industrialization Platform Center
  • Total Project Duration: 2022 ~ 2027 (6 years in total)
  • Total Project Budget: KRW 425 billion (Government: KRW 238 billion, University: KRW 187 billion)
  • Main Content: Secondary Batteries, Solar Cells, Hydrogen Energy, and 19 Other Equipment Installations (PDIP)
  • Government Ministry: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Power Industry Division
Superconductivity Research Center
  • Total Project Duration: 2022 ~ 2027 (6 years in total)
  • Total Project Budget: 498 billion KRW
  • Main Content: Establishment of a test facility for superconducting conductors for nuclear fusion demonstration reactors, and development of superconducting conductor and magnet technology
  • Government Ministry: Ministry of Science and ICT
Next Generation Grid Center
  • Total Project Period: 2023 ~ 2027 (5 years in total)
  • Total Project Budget: 300 billion KRW
  • Main Content: Research on Ultra-Power Semiconductors with a Voltage of 10kV or Higher Using SiC and GaN
GAMS Convergent Major for Training Intelligent Electrical Safety Professionals
  • Project Name: Energy Workforce Development (R&D)
  • Total Research and Development Period: April 2022 ~ December 2026 (Total 4 years and 9 months)
  • Total Research and Development Budget: KRW 65.8 billion
  • Main Content: Establishment of a Convergence Major in Intelligent Electrical Safety within KENTECH Graduate School and Construction of a Test Bed for the Development of Electrical Safety Personnel
  • Government Ministry: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Fuel Cell Power Generation Technology Convergence Graduate School
  • Project Name: Energy Workforce Development (R&D)
  • Total Research and Development Period: July 2022 ~ March 2027 (Total 4 years and 9 months)
  • Total Research and Development Budget: 64 billion KRW
  • Key Contents: Establishment of a fuel cell convergence major within KENTECH Graduate School and training of advanced professionals in the fields of fuel cells and power systems
  • Government Ministry: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Energy New Materials Industrialization Platform (PDIP*) Center *PDIP (Process Development & Integration Platform)

Project Objective

Establishing a data-based energy new materials execution technology sharing platform to lead future energy new industries, securing key materials and activating industrial applications.

Total
Project Budget
Total Project Budget

KRW 425 billion (Government Fund: KRW 238 billion, 56% of the total project cost; Private Sector: KRW 187 billion)

Project Duration
& Managing
Institution
Project Duration & Managing Institution

’22~’27(6years)/Korea Institute of Energy Technology

Key
Project Details
Key Project Details
  • Establishment of an Energy New Materials Innovation Hub Center and introduction of specialized research equipment.
    • - Innovation Hub Center : Floor area of 6,000㎡ (Located within the premises of Korea Institute of Energy Technology)
    Division Innovation Hub Center Location Building Overview Drawing
    Content Establishment of University Research Building Formation of 2 Main Organizations*
    Overview Drawing
    Division Building Overview Drawing
    Content Formation of 2 Main Organizations*
    Overview Drawing
    • * The Innovation Hub Center is composed and operated as the PDIP Industry-Academia Cooperation Research Laboratory and Comprehensive Operations Room for Energy New Materials.

  • Research Equipment: Establishment of 22 specialized research equipment in four fields*

    • * Four fields: Hydrogen energy, secondary batteries, power semiconductors, solar cells

Superconductivity Research Center

Project Objective

Establish testing equipment for superconducting conductors for nuclear fusion demonstration and develop, manufacture, and test equipment for superconducting magnets for nuclear fusion demonstration.

Total
Project Budget
Total Project Budget

498 billion KRW

Project Duration
& Managing
Institution
Project Duration & Managing Institution

'22 ~ '27(6 years) / Korea Institute of Energy Technology

Key
Project Details
Key Project Details
  • Establish testing equipment for superconducting conductors for nuclear fusion demonstration and promote the sharing of foundational facilities.
    • - - Major Construction Equipment: Superconducting Magnet System 200 billion KRW, Helium Equipment 120 billion KRW, Power System 50 billion KRW, Vacuum Ultra-Low Temperature Vessels, and various Cold Box System 50 billion KRW, and other foundational facilities.
  • Successfully promote the construction of a world-class testing facility for superconducting conductors and the development of superconducting magnet technology for nuclear fusion demonstration.

Next-Generation Grid Center

Project Objective

Establishment and Research & Development of Infrastructure for the Manufacture of High-Power Silicon Carbide (SiC) Semiconductors with a Voltage Rating of 10 kV and above.

Total
Project Budget
Total Project Budget

30 billion KRW

Project Duration
& Managing
Institutions
Project Duration & Managing Institutions

2023 to 2027 (5 years) / Jeollanam-do, Korea Institute of Energy Technology

Key
Project Details
Key Project Details
  • Development of equipment systems capable of researching and developing high-power semiconductor processes.
    • - Building equipment systems for the growth of large-area (8-inch) and high-thickness (100 μm or more) single-crystal silicon carbide (SiC) and other silicon carbide process equipment.
  • Pursuit of research and development in high-power semiconductor processes.

Conceptual Diagram for the Development Cycle of Power Semiconductors

GAMS Convergent Major for Training Intelligent Electrical Safety Professionals

Project Objective

Cultivating Essential Multidisciplinary Professionals in the Advancement and Intelligence of Electrical Safety, based on an understanding of electrical facilities and emerging energy technologies.

Total Research
& Development
Budget
Total Research & Development Budget

65.8 billion KRW

Project Duration
& Managing
Institution
Project Duration & Managing Institution

April 2022 to December 2026 (4 years, 9 months) / Korea Institute of Energy Technology

Key
Project Details
Key Project Details
  • Establishment of the GAMS Convergent Major within the KENTECH Graduate School.
    • - GAMS: Grid (Electricity) + AI + Materials + Safety
    • - Design and operation of the GAMS Convergent Major education program
  • Construction of a GAMS Test Bed for Training Electrical Safety Professionals.
    • - Setup of a test bed for education and research in the field of intelligent electrical safety.
    • - Formation of a platform to achieve results in the field of intelligent electrical safety.

Fuel Cell Power Generation Technology Convergence graduate school

Project Objective

Cultivating globally oriented leaders with expert knowledge in fuel cell and power grid technology, fostering comprehensive thinking for creative problem-solving through hands-on experience.

Total Research
& Development
Budget
Total Research & Development Budget

64 billion KRW

Project Duration
& Managing
Institution
Project Duration & Managing Institution

July 2022 to March 2027 (4 years, 9 months) / Korea Institute of Energy Technology

Key
Project Details
Key Project Details
  • Establishment of an integrated educational program to learn about fuel cells and power grids.
  • Operation of a curriculum that comprehensively understands policy, industry, and the international environment.
  • Field-oriented R&D based on close collaboration between academia and industry.
  • Graduating highly skilled professionals with deep knowledge through an innovative education system.

Sequential Key Indicators for KENTECH Graduate School of Integrated Fuel Cell Power Generation Technology

International Collaboration-Based Global Leadership (Joint) Education Program Diagram