Applying for Data Center Electricity: Start by Organizing the Site and Power Requirements

The first things to determine are the server scale and the total demand for the facility.

IT load refers to the load generated by IT equipment such as servers, storage, and networks. Power supply plans also account for facility loads such as cooling, power conversion, and lighting. If the value obtained by multiplying the number of racks by the rated power is set equal to the contracted power to be applied for with KEPCO, it may result in a mismatch between initial investment costs and expansion plans.

For example, assuming an average IT load of 10 MW and a PUE of 1.3 over the same period, the approximate average facility power is 13 MW. This example is a business review value based on the average energy ratio. Design calculations that take into account peak demand, simultaneous usage rates, operation of reserve equipment, power factor, and expansion plans are required to determine the requested capacity.

Parcel information, title, and utility connection routes are more important than a single-line address.

This plot, along with additional plots, access roads, and spaces for electrical rooms and substation equipment, is shown on a single drawing. The possibility of power lines crossing private land, roads, and waterways must be reviewed together. The presence of a nearby substation does not imply supply capacity or the right to use that route.

In land sale and lease agreements, review the conditions regarding the final payment, contract termination, and handover of documents before and after confirming power supply and permits. If the project owner, land rights holder, and applicant for electricity service are different parties, clarify the scope of authorization and consent in advance.

List the deliverables from the initial review in the electrical design contract.

The first deliverables of the design services are a phased load list, a review of power supply methods, a schematic single-line diagram, and an electricity usage schedule. Distinguish between support for the notice of intent and support for the technical review of the power system assessment in the contract, and confirm whether detailed design and service line design are included thereafter. If architectural or mechanical designs change, the corresponding input tables must be revised accordingly.

Materials to Prepare at This Stage

• Complete list of parcels and location maps, registration and usage rights data, and existing permits
• Basis for calculating initial and final IT loads and facility power, and the timing of capacity expansion
• Requirements for commercial and backup lines, desired start dates, and tenant requirements

Actual Application and Processing Procedures

1. Use our free address analysis to examine land and approximate size.
2. Define the scope of services provided by electrical design firms regarding load and power supply planning and application support.
3. After the project owner approves the plan, it is forwarded to the relevant KEPCO office for preparation of a notice of intent.

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Application Forms and Official Submission Channels

Opens the original text from the official agency. The attached Power System Impact Assessment form is from the November 28, 2025, announcement; please verify the applicable form and submission destination at the time of actual submission. Submitting an inquiry on this site does not constitute an application to the agency.