South Korea

DGIST and Kookmin University coated a solar hydrogen photoanode in water at 4 V, down from 200 V or more, and report about ten times the photocurrent.

UNIST built an all-organic tandem photocathode that splits water at 7.9% solar-to-hydrogen efficiency with no external voltage, a record the team claims.

I Squared Capital and GS E&C team up on a 1.5GW solar-plus-storage push in South Korea by 2035—uniting global investment muscle with local build capability.

Hyundai pours KRW 9T into Saemangeum: 200‑MW hydrogen hub, gigawatt solar, AI data center and robotics rolled out by 2027–2029, powering trams, buses—backed by KDB talks.

South Korean–led 350‑MW Texas solar taps ERCOT speed, bifacial tech, and future battery—blending smart financing, quick build, local jobs, and data‑center‑ready, evening‑shaped power.

Metlen (ATH:MYTIL) offloads 42‑MW South Korea solar portfolio to HRE, sharpening its renewables focus and fueling Korean solar deal flow; financials undisclosed.

South Korea's OCI and Japan's Tokuyama launch a $435M polysilicon plant in Malaysia, boosting Southeast Asia's solar supply chain and diversifying global solar-grade material sources.

South Korea's YPP invests $3.1B in Kazakhstan's green-hydrogen hub, boosting renewable energy and export potential with 2 GW wind/solar power and green ammonia production.

Octopus Energy and Skygreen team up to power 45,000 homes with solar, advancing South Korea's green goals and cutting coal reliance.

Unlocking the future of solar energy, researchers achieve 19.17% efficiency with revolutionary slot die coating for perovskite films, paving the way for stable and efficient solar solutions.

Peak Energy partners with Shinsung E&G and YSP Co Ltd to develop 50-MW rooftop solar projects in South Korea, supporting the country's renewable energy goals.

Revolutionary tin halide perovskite solar cell developed with 4PTSC additive for enhanced efficiency and stability. Eco-friendly option for photovoltaics.

Researchers at Chung-Ang University in South Korea have discovered that high-concentration electrolytes can improve the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries, making electric vehicles more practical and eco-friendly.

The new monolithic tandem solar cell developed by Chonnam National University achieved 23% efficiency and a 2.1V open-circuit voltage. Fusing all-inorganic halide perovskites and other materials, it promises to revolutionize artificial photosynthesis and agri-voltaic applications.

Chonnam National University researchers have developed a hot air deposition technique for processing tandem solar cells that is simpler, more efficient and requires no humidity-controlled environment. The team achieved a 23.07% efficiency rating, 65°C & 85°C thermal stability, and a 21.82% efficiency for a practical 1 cm2 cell size. Further development on track for a 29.1% practical efficiency.