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Researchers from Chonnam National University, South Korea, develop new tri-layer electrolyte

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 Robin Whitlock

South Korean researchers have developed a new tri-layer composite solid electrolyte (CSE) with enhanced ionic conductivity and mechanical durability.

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Hanyang University researchers discover a hidden battery flaw that could shorten EV lifespans

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 Robin Whitlock A study conducted by researchers at Hanyang University in South Korea have discovered that exposing battery precursor materials to air alters manganese chemistry in high-nickel batteries with manganese-rich ...

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Jeonbuk National University researchers reveal new interface engineering strategy for solar cells

Thursday, 18 December 2025 Robin Whitlock Researchers at Jeonbuk National University, South Korea, have developed a novel bilayer tin oxide electron transport layer for back-contact perovskite solar cells (BC-PSCs) that reduces recombination losses, ...

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Chonnam National University researchers resolve long-standing limitation in thin-film solar cells

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 Robin Whitlock Researchers from Chonnam National University in South Korea have introduced a a nanometric germanium oxide layer to drastically improve performance and device stability in devices featuring thin-film solar ...

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South Korea needs to address supply chain carbon risks by accelerating renewables deployment

Monday, 01 December 2025 Robin Whitlock Expanding global carbon regulations and stricter reporting requirements that include indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, such as Scope 2 and 3, could substantially increase supply chain carbon risks ...

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Octopus Energy ramps up Asian renewables push with South Korean investment

Monday, 14 April 2025 Robin Whitlock

Octopus Energy’s generation arm is accelerating its Asian renewables plans with a solar investment in South Korea, set to help ramp up clean power in the country.

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Climeon completes delivery of HeatPower 300 units to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 Robin Whitlock Climeon has completed delivery of HeatPower 300 units in its ongoing project with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD-HHI), for installation inside six A.P. Moller – Maersk 17,200 TEU capacity dual-fuel, ...

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Taebaek City, South Korea, and Plagen sign agreement with eight other companies for green methanol project

Tuesday, 03 September 2024 Robin Whitlock Plagen has announced the signature of an investment agreement at Taebaek City Hall in South Korea for a green methanol production production plant, scheduled to begin construction with the Regional Revitalisation ...

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Pusan National University researchers improving the stability of perovskite solar cells

Friday, 01 March 2024 Robin Whitlock A team of researchers from Pusan National University in South Korea have published a study involving the testing of crown ethers in order to improve the stability of perovskite solar cells and thus achieve ...

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Root Energy completes Korea’s first offshore wind farm resident participation programme

Friday, 23 February 2024 Robin Whitlock Korean renewable energy local acceptance solution provider Root Energy has successfully raised 20 billion KRW (approx $15 million) of local investment through its Community Funding platform for Jeju Hallim ...