Revolution in low-light imaging with integrated photovoltaic and photodetector organic device by Riko Seibo Seoul, South Korea (SPX) Jan 26, 2024 In a significant advancement in organic-based optoelectronic technology, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), in collaboration with experts from Korea University and Ewha Womans University, has developed an innovative device that uniquely combines the functions of organic photovoltaic cells (OPVs) and organic photodetectors (OPDs). This

Clean energy largest driver of Chinese GDP growth in 2023: report By Jing Xuan TENG Shanghai (AFP) Jan 25, 2024 Clean-energy projects were the largest driver of China’s economic growth in 2023, with Beijing investing nearly as much in decarbonisation infrastructure as total global investment in fossil fuels, according to a report released Thursday. China is the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases driving climate change, but it

Breakthrough in tin-based perovskite solar cells achieves 11 percent power conversion efficiency by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2024 In the rapidly evolving field of solar energy, tin perovskite solar cells have emerged as a significant area of interest, particularly for their potential in creating lead-free alternatives. A recent development from the Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, led by Prof. Ligang Xu, has marked a

China’s CALB wants lithium battery factory in Portugal by AFP Staff Writers Lisbon (AFP) Jan 22, 2024 Chinese manufacturer CALB is planning on building a lithium-ion battery factory in Portugal, the APA Portuguese environment agency said on Monday. Portugal has the largest reserves in Europe of lithium, the main element in the batteries that power electric cars. The factory in the coastal town of Sines, around 100 kilometres