Longi Green Energy is shifting to base metals for manufacturing due to rising silver prices, which are impacting solar PV costs.
High silver prices push Chinese solar panel companies towards other metals
Analysis: How Africa’s green opportunity could change it from resource exporter to industrial powerhouse
Femi Akinrebiyo offers insights on why Africa must harness its essential minerals for clean energy and develop local industries to maximise value.
Innovation in recycling methods could make lithium-ion much greener
Scientists have developed a new eco-friendly recycling method for lithium-ion batteries using only water and CO2, significantly improving lithium recovery while avoiding harsh chemicals and reducing energy requirements.
A big boost to electric mobility and energy storage as sodium batteries enter production at scale
Critics argue the scarcity of lithium for electric mobility may soon change as Natron’s sodium batteries offer viable alternatives.
Viewpoint: Three visions of a circular economy for cars
Transition to a sustainable future involves reducing materials in car manufacturing, choosing materials carefully, and emphasizing reuse. Three companies demonstrate these principles with electric vehicles.
Book review: Pitfall, by Christopher Pollon
Jeremy Williams reviews Pittfall.
The wonder material, perovskite, could revolutionise solar power as scientists set to build upon efficiency record
Wonder material could revolutionise the solar industry.
A huge rare earth discovery in Sweden labelled a victory for the energy transition
Rare earth’s, a critical component for the energy transition could soon be mined in Europe after a huge discovery in Sweden.
Viewpoint: Behind the screens
The impacts of our smartphones.
Green Spur’s rare-earth free wind turbines receive their first international order
A wind turbine built without using rare earth minerals.
A greener life, a greener world 