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[The Bell] Gridwiz CEO Koo-Hwan Kim: "Korea’s Only Major Energy Transition Company—Now I...

“Korea is a latecomer in the energy transition sector. In Asia, Japan is already well ahead, and China has a renewable energy share of 35%, far surpassing us. Even Vietnam has exceeded 30%.”

[The Bell] Gridwiz Activates ‘Two-Track’ Plan: EV Chargers & M&A

Gridwiz has set forth a ‘two-track’ plan for this year, aiming to dominate the global EV charger market while pursuing an aggressive vertical integration strategy through mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Gridwiz Unveils VPP Integrated Solution at the 3rd Energy Plus Conference

Gridwiz presented its VPP (Virtual Power Plant) integrated solution at the 3rd Energy Plus Conference, held on the 13th at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul.During the event, Executive Vice President Changmin Park delivered a presentation titled "The Convergence of Renewable Energy and Digital Technology: VPP Integrated Solution for Power Generators." He highlighted key challenges faced by power generators amid the expansion of renewable energy and introduced solutions to address them.

Focusing on Smart Chargers and Global Market Expansion

If Tesla plans to operate autonomous electric taxis in the U.S. starting in June, it must have complete control over its charging infrastructure. This requires smart charging capabilities, and Gridwiz is well-prepared to meet this demand.

Gridwiz Focuses on Expanding VPP and V2G Adoption This Year

Achieved milestone as the first domestic energy startup to go public last yearPursuing a dual-track strategy targeting both domestic and international marketsStrengthening differentiated competitiveness through active integration of AI technology

Gridwiz Achieves '$5 Million Export Tower' by Supplying EV Communication Modems to 30 Countries

Develops 7cm CCS Modem for Slow Chargers to Meet Customer NeedsReceives Award at Trade Day Event This Year Following Last Year's '$3 Million Export Tower' Achievement

(Monday Opinion) Post-COP29: A Time for Innovation, Challenges, and Sustainable Choices in South Kor

At the recent COP29 conference, the South Korean government expressed clear commitment to expanding renewable energy, deploying Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and strengthening the power grid. This aligns with the 'triple renewable energy' promise made at COP28 and is considered an essential choice in the global energy transition movement. However, successful implementation requires not only renewable energy and ESS but also clear plans and execution for securing flexibility resources, including Demand Response (DR).

Gridwiz Partners with EasyCharger and EVA for Smart EV Charger Development

Electric vehicle charging specialists are joining forces to develop smart chargers. On the 25th, Gridwiz (CEO Gu-hwan Kim) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with EasyCharger (CEO Bong-jun Song) and EVA (CEO Hoon Lee) at its headquarters in Seongnam City for "Strengthening Product Competitiveness through EV Charger Development Cooperation." In response to increasing demand for smart control chargers, the companies plan to leverage their product development experience to supply high-quality charging solutions at reasonable prices.

Drawing a Sustainable Energy Future, Gridwiz

During this interview, CEO Gu-hwan Kim, who led Gridwiz's KOSDAQ listing in June, stated, "We are at a point where fundamental changes are needed for a sustainable energy future. We will further expand our influence in the global market through scaling up renewable energy and energy savings through demand management." With electricity rates recently skyrocketing and becoming a burden not only for businesses but also for individuals, Gridwiz aims to work together to create fundamental solutions to address these challenges.

From V2G to EV Fire Prevention... Gridwiz Strengthens Position in Charging Infrastructure Market

Completes OCPP Certification for 11kW Bidirectional Public Charger and Secures Export DealsCharging Equipment with Completed VAS Testing and OCPP Certification Being Utilized by Major CPO Companies

Gridwiz Launches Multi-functional ESS-linked Power Conversion System (PCS), Marking Full-scale Entry

Develops 300kW ESS PCS, Obtains All Domestic and International Certifications Including UL, CE, KC, and SGSF-025-4Equipped with Various Functions Including Grid-forming, MG Independent Operation, Black Start, and Droop Control

Leading Korean Virtual Power Plant Model to Enhance Energy Efficiency in the Era of Climate Crisis

In the current era where transition to zero-carbon fuels like renewable energy and electrification are necessary for carbon neutrality in the energy industry, climate tech that integrates, manages, and controls energy for stable operation is gaining attention. Gridwiz became the first Korean company to be selected as one of the 'Global Cleantech 100' companies providing clean technology solutions for achieving carbon neutrality in 2022, and this year, it was chosen as one of the 'Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) 100 Climate Tech Startups'.