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The inaugural 24-hour Utah Asia Campus Climate Solutions Hackathon was held April 9 and 10, 2026. The competition challenges undergraduate students from any discipline to team-up and develop proposals in a slide deck within 24 hours.  Students apply their knowledge, skills, and teamwork talents to conceive solutions to tackle global or local energy and climate challenges.
  • The hackathon is about more than just winning—it’s about:
    ✨ Thinking differently about real problems
    ? Turning ideas into actionable solutions
    ? Creating impact at any scale
  • Student teams are evaluated on:
    ✔️ How well you define the problem
    ✔️ How innovative your idea is
    ✔️ Feasibility and real-world application
    ✔️ Scalability and long-term impact
  • ? Cash prizes awarded to the top ideas.
    • $500 – 1st place
    • $250 – 2nd place
    • $150 – 3rd place
    • $100 – Best Presentation
      *(winning amounts to be divided equally among team members)
  • Plus:
    ? Free food
    ? Networking
    ? Hands-on learning
  • No coding needed. All majors welcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Energy Research Resources

 

Information and Data Sets

  • <p><a href="https://www.energy.or.kr/en/main/main.do"><strong>https://www.energy.or.kr/en/main/main.do</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> Korea Energy Agency – Main Page</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Korea Energy Agency</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Provides official information on South Korea’s energy policies, efficiency programs, and national initiatives for sustainable energy development.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://www.iea.org/countries/korea/energy-mix"><strong>https://www.iea.org/countries/korea/energy-mix</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> Korea – Energy Mix</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> International Energy Agency</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Offers detailed data and analysis on South Korea’s energy mix, including sources, consumption trends, and policy insights.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/profile/energy/south-korea"><strong>https://ourworldindata.org/profile/energy/south-korea</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> South Korea Energy Profile</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Our World in Data</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Presents interactive charts and datasets on South Korea’s energy production, consumption, emissions, and historical trends.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://angeassociation.com/vi/location/republic-of-korea/"><strong>https://angeassociation.com/vi/location/republic-of-korea/</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> Republic of Korea – Location Overview</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> ANGe Association</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Provides general background information on South Korea, including economic, geographic, and sustainability-related context.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://www.eia.gov/international/overview/country/KOR"><strong>https://www.eia.gov/international/overview/country/KOR</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> South Korea – International Energy Data and Analysis</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> U.S. Energy Information Administration</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Delivers comprehensive energy statistics and analysis covering South Korea’s production, imports, and consumption.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/country-profiles/countries-o-s/south-korea"><strong>https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/country-profiles/countries-o-s/south-korea</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> Nuclear Power in South Korea</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> World Nuclear Association</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Explains South Korea’s nuclear energy program, including reactor capacity, policy direction, and future plans.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://ember-energy.org/countries-and-regions/south-korea/"><strong>https://ember-energy.org/countries-and-regions/south-korea/</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> South Korea – Electricity Data</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Ember</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Provides data-driven insights into South Korea’s electricity generation, focusing on the transition to clean energy.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://lowcarbonpower.org/region/South_Korea"><strong>https://lowcarbonpower.org/region/South_Korea</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> South Korea – Low Carbon Power Overview</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Low Carbon Power</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Highlights the share and role of low-carbon energy sources in South Korea’s electricity system.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://korea.influencemap.org/policy/Energy-Transition-428"><strong>https://korea.influencemap.org/policy/Energy-Transition-428</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> South Korea Energy Transition Policy</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> InfluenceMap</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Analyzes South Korea’s energy transition policies and their alignment with global climate goals.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://www.mofa.go.kr/eng/wpge/m_5657/contents.do"><strong>https://www.mofa.go.kr/eng/wpge/m_5657/contents.do</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> Energy Policy (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Outlines South Korea’s international energy policy priorities and cooperation strategies.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://geomap.projectinnerspace.org/geomap/"><strong>https://geomap.projectinnerspace.org/geomap/</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> The Geothermal Exploration Opportunities Map (“GeoMap™”)</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> GeoMap/Google</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong>The Geothermal Exploration Opportunities Map (“GeoMap™”) Beta is being developed by Project InnerSpace in partnership with Google, to provide essential data and analytics for assessing the development potential for next generation geothermal systems worldwide. The GeoMap™ body of work consists of surface and subsurface modules, a suitability analysis tool, and a Techno-Economic Sensitivity Tool (“TEST”), all of which work together to provide outputs to user inquiries about geothermal resources and development potential in specific geographies.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://fuelcyclecost.com/"><strong>https://fuelcyclecost.com/</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title: </strong>Nuclear Fuel & Electricity Cost Calculator</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Atomic Blender</li> <li><strong>Summary: </strong>This calculator estimates the fuel cycle cost for nuclear reactors: from mining uranium ore through enrichment, fabrication, and deconversion. It shows both the total fuel cost per kilogram and the electricity cost contribution ($/MWh), helping you understand how different reactor designs and fuel types affect overall economics.</li> </ul>

Readings

  • <p><a href="https://keia.org/the-peninsula/the-iran-war-is-stress-testing-south-koreas-energy-model/">https://keia.org/the-peninsula/the-iran-war-is-stress-testing-south-koreas-energy-model/</a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> The Iran War Is Stress-Testing South Korea’s Energy Model</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Korea Economic Institute of America</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Examines how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East expose vulnerabilities in South Korea’s energy import dependence.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://www.raponline.org/knowledge-center/south-korea-power-sector-reform-accelerating-renewable-energy-transformation/">https://www.raponline.org/knowledge-center/south-korea-power-sector-reform-accelerating-renewable-energy-transformation/</a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> South Korea Power Sector Reform: Accelerating Renewable Energy Transformation</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Regulatory Assistance Project</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Analyzes reforms in South Korea’s power sector aimed at expanding renewable energy and improving market structures.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://ember-energy.org/latest-updates/fossil-fuels-fall-below-50-of-south-koreas-electricity-for-the-first-month-on-record/">https://ember-energy.org/latest-updates/fossil-fuels-fall-below-50-of-south-koreas-electricity-for-the-first-month-on-record/</a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> Fossil Fuels Fall Below 50% of South Korea’s Electricity for the First Month on Record</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Ember</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Reports a milestone shift in South Korea’s electricity generation as fossil fuel use drops below half for the first time.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/overcoming-fossil-lock-in-is-pivotal-for-asia-to-buffer-against-energy-shocks/">https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/overcoming-fossil-lock-in-is-pivotal-for-asia-to-buffer-against-energy-shocks/</a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> Overcoming Fossil Lock-In Is Pivotal for Asia to Buffer Against Energy Shocks</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Ember</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Discusses how reducing fossil fuel dependence across Asia, including South Korea, can improve resilience to energy shocks.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://forourclimate.org/research/638">https://forourclimate.org/research/638</a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> Research Report on South Korea Energy/Climate Policy</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Solutions for Our Climate</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Provides research and policy analysis on South Korea’s climate strategies and energy transition challenges.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://ieefa.org/resources/bottlenecks-renewable-energy-integration-south-korea">https://ieefa.org/resources/bottlenecks-renewable-energy-integration-south-korea</a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> Bottlenecks to Renewable Energy Integration in South Korea</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Identifies structural and financial barriers slowing the integration of renewable energy into South Korea’s grid.</li> </ul>
  • <p><a href="https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2783522-south-korea-sets-out-2026-energy-transition-plan">https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2783522-south-korea-sets-out-2026-energy-transition-plan</a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Title:</strong> South Korea Sets Out 2026 Energy Transition Plan</li> <li><strong>Organization:</strong> Argus Media</li> <li><strong>Summary:</strong> Reports on South Korea’s planned policies and targets for advancing its energy transition by 2026.</li> </ul>