Korea Institute of Energy Research

Since the founding in 1977, the KIER has had focused on energy technology R&D which is closely related with our living standards and national security while overcoming the challenges we have faced as a resource poor country. KIER's R&D areas include improving efficiency and securing environment-friendly way in use of limited conventional energy resources such as oil, coal as well as natural gas and exploring new energy sources such as solar, wind and water as well as its commercialization. The KIER also strives towards technology transfer which can be reflected in successful commercialization of our remarkable R&D outcomes by means of industrialization of excellent intellectual property rights, enlarging its R&D activity in bottleneck technology based on small and medium sized enterprises, and communicating actively with markets through "1 researcher to 1 enterprise"​ technique guidance. enlarging its R&D activity in bottleneck technology based on small and medium sized enterprises, and communicating actively with markets through "1 researcher to 1 enterprise"​ technique guidance. Energy has had a significant influence not only on living standards in a society, but also upon national competitiveness and security. Therefore, the KIER will do its best in developing energy technology for future generations. [Mission] Energy Technology Development - Renewable energy technology development including PV, wind power, bioenergy, fuel cell, hydrogen energy - CO2 capture and GHGs treatment technology development - Clean use technology for fossil fuels including coal, non-conventional fuels - Energy efficiency related technology development in the area of industry, buildings, transportation, and electricity - Energy materials related technology development Deployment of Energy Technology - Testing and certification, workforce training, technology support, and technology commercialization Policy Establishment of Energy Technology - Support for the establishment of national policies of energy technology