“The newly created unit will cement its position as the global leader by strengthening its product portfolios while improving its expertise in the downstream areas of EPC [engineering, procurement and construction] and project financing.” “It will also play the leading role for Hanwha Group’s solar power business at a time the world’s solar power market [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Daewoo International, the first Korean private company to acquire gas exploration rights, launched its full-fledged exploration activities to develop natural gas on the East Sea continental shelf. The company announced on December 2 that it began test drilling at the Gorae (Whale) gas field D in the 6-1S block, [...]
SEOUL, Dec.3 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Engineering & Construction said on December 2 that it has developed a software program to design the exterior of a building in an optimal way in terms of cost and energy efficiency. The architectural design program can allow designers to compare a myriad of alternative plans when choosing insulation materials and glass [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Korean scientists have localized Stirling engine technology, generating electricity along with heat from a home boiler. The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) announced on November 27 that it had developed a Stirling engine generator capable of producing not only hot water, but also up to 1kilowatt of electricity [...]
“I was so sad to hear that a 500-year-old forest was razed over to make way for ski slopes for the Winter Olympics.” “There are many aquariums throughout the world that display dolphins and killer whales in captivity. These are fun for us but for the animals it is living hell. If you can start [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The energy efficiency of solar cells is expected to rise thanks to a newly established tandem solar cell platform developed by Korean scientists, which overcomes the limitations of its theoretical maximum efficiency. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced on November 24 that its Photo-electronic Hybrids Research Center, led [...]
MERRIMACK, N.H., Nov. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – MERRIMACK, N.H., Nov. 17, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GT Advanced Technologies (OTC Pink:GTATQ) today announced that it will present its innovative Merlin(TM) solar module interconnect technology at the Intersolar India show in collaboration with Waaree Energies Limited India. The company will be exhibiting a variety of Merlin-based advanced technology [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The Capital Area Air Environment Protection Agency will hold an annual contest to give awards to winners in total air pollutant management plans on November 11 at the Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corporation building in Seoul’s Gangnam. The presentation session will announce four winning firms, 34 communities of practice, and three individuals [...]
“It was reported that the overseas resource development bid by the Lee Myung-bak government was a total failure as it lost 36 trillion won out of its investment of 41 trillion won. But this is not true. You have to look at this as a long-term investment and the recovery ratio would be over 100 [...]
MACON, Ga., Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — CADAM SA announced today that it will increase prices for kaolin clay products for the global paper industry 6 to 8% effective December 1, 2014, or as contracts allow. CADAM is committed to investing the necessary resources in technology, innovation and people for long-term sustainability in order to [...]