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![Annual solar power growth is faster than expected, peaking in 2033. And, despite commodity prices and inflation, solar is still one of the cheapest power sources.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FEB-NO1-InfographicSOLAR-POWER수정7-1.jpg)
SOLAR POWER GROWTH
Annual solar power growth is faster than expected, peaking in 2033. And, despite commodity prices and inflation, solar is still one of the cheapest power sources.
![Africa leads the world in solar power potential, followed by Central & South America and then North America. This chart shows average long-term practical potential solar energy output by global region.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FEB-NO1-InfographicSOLAR-POWER수정5-1.jpg)
SOLAR POWER POTENTIAL BY REGIONS
Africa leads the world in solar power potential, followed by Central & South America and then North America. This chart shows average long-term practical potential solar energy output by global region.
![Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group is fulfilling its social responsibilities through Samsung Village, its flagship CSR program.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/JAN-NO1-Infographic삼성빌리지5-1-scaled.jpg)
SAMSUNG VILLAGE
Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group is fulfilling its social responsibilities through Samsung Village, its flagship CSR program.
![Companies are applying AI to a wide variety areas like IT operations, security and threat detection, and business process automation. The following graph shows the results of a survey of 7,502 companies around the world about what they use AI for.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DEC-NO3-Infographic머신러닝수정4-1.jpg)
HOW COMPANIES ARE USING AI TODAY
Companies are applying AI to a wide variety areas like IT operations, security and threat detection, and business process automation. The following graph shows the results of a survey of 7,502 companies around the world about what they use AI for.
![Fire can also occur in the insulation materials that are essential at construction sites. To prevent fires associated with these materials, the following safety precautions are suggested:](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JAN-NO3-Infographic안전보건수칙6.jpg)
SIX STEPS FOR FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION
Fire can also occur in the insulation materials that are essential at construction sites. To prevent fires associated with these materials, the following safety precautions are suggested:
![LNG demand is likely to remain strong in 2023 driven by demand from China and Europe. Below are the major LNG shipping routes of 2021.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JAN-NO4-InfographicLNG-CARRIERS수정6.jpg)
MAJOR LNG SHIPPING ROUTES
LNG demand is likely to remain strong in 2023 driven by demand from China and Europe. Below are the major LNG shipping routes of 2021.
![LNG carriers are designed and constructed to safely carry cryogenic LNG. Moss and membrane type tank systems are accepted worldwide as LNG containment systems, with each type having its own distinctive advantages.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JAN-NO4-InfographicLNG-CARRIERS수정4.jpg)
TYPES OF LNG CARRIERS
LNG carriers are designed and constructed to safely carry cryogenic LNG. Moss and membrane type tank systems are accepted worldwide as LNG containment systems, with each type having its own distinctive advantages.
![Smart wearable construction devices may prove to be a key resource in the quest to eliminate construction accidents and worker injuries.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FEB-NO2-Infographic안전장비4.jpg)
WEARABLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES
Smart wearable construction devices may prove to be a key resource in the quest to eliminate construction accidents and worker injuries.
![Semiconductors are a crucial element in modern electronics, as witnessed by the impressive global revenue growth over the last decade.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DEC-NO1-Infographic반도체수정4-1.jpg)
GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR REVENUE GROWTH
Semiconductors are a crucial element in modern electronics, as witnessed by the impressive global revenue growth over the last decade.
![A tower crane is a machine that is fixed in place on a construction site to lift and lower heavy materials.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NOV-NO1-InfographicTOWER-CRANE3.jpg)
PARTS OF A TOWER CRANE
A tower crane is a machine that is fixed in place on a construction site to lift and lower heavy materials.
![Since 1986, there has been a rise in the use of footballs made of synthetic leather, and water absorption has decreased. And in recent years, polyurethane (PU) material has been in the spotlight.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NOV-NO2-InfographicSOCCERBALL수정4.jpg)
What Is A Football Made Of?
Since 1986, there has been a rise in the use of footballs made of synthetic leather, and water absorption has decreased. And in recent years, polyurethane (PU) material has been in the spotlight.
![Demand for E10 fuel has become a major growth engine for the ethanol market.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/OCT-NO4-InfographicE10-수정9.jpg)
Ethanol Market Size And Forecast
Demand for E10 fuel has become a major growth engine for the ethanol market.
![E10 has been progressively rolled out across Europe since 2009 and is currently available in 15 EU countries and the UK. If every car in Europe used E10, each country would see a pollution reduction effect as if the following number of cars had been kept off the road.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OCT-NO4-InfographicE10-수정5.jpg)
What If Every Car In Europe Used E10?
E10 has been progressively rolled out across Europe since 2009 and is currently available in 15 EU countries and the UK. If every car in Europe used E10, each country would see a pollution reduction effect as if the following number of cars had been kept off the road.
![The global market volume of polyurethane, which was nearly 24.7 million metric tons in 2021, is expected to grow to 29.2 million tons in 2029.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OCT-NO3-Infographic폴리우레탄-추가수정12.jpg)
Polyurethane Global Market Volume
The global market volume of polyurethane, which was nearly 24.7 million metric tons in 2021, is expected to grow to 29.2 million tons in 2029.
![Polyurethane products have many uses. It is almost impossible to detail all the uses of polyurethane, but let's find out generally where polyurethane is being used.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OCT-NO3-Infographic폴리우레탄-수정7-1.jpg)
Applications of Polyurethane
Polyurethane products have many uses. It is almost impossible to detail all the uses of polyurethane, but let's find out generally where polyurethane is being used.
![The nature of polyurethane allows it to be adapted to solve challenging problems, to be molded into unusual shapes, and to enhance industrial and consumer products.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OCT-NO3-Infographic폴리우레탄-수정5-1.jpg)
Types of Polyurethane
The nature of polyurethane allows it to be adapted to solve challenging problems, to be molded into unusual shapes, and to enhance industrial and consumer products.
![Green hydrogen is an energy carrier that can be used in many different applications.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SEP-NO2-Infographic그린수소수정5-1.jpg)
Green hydrogen, from production to use
Green hydrogen is an energy carrier that can be used in many different applications.
![When the sun shines onto a solar panel, energy from the sunlight is absorbed by the PV cells in the panel. This energy creates an electrical charge that moves in response to an internal electrical field in the cell, causing electricity to flow.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/How-Solar-Power-Works.jpg)
How Solar Power Works
When the sun shines onto a solar panel, energy from the sunlight is absorbed by the PV cells in the panel. This energy creates an electrical charge that moves in response to an internal electrical field in the cell, causing electricity to flow.
![The development of utility-scale solar projects is a long and complex process, requiring extensive expertise. Let's quickly look at the steps, and the time they generally take.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Development-Timeline-for-Solar-Power-Plants.jpg)
Development Timeline for Solar Power Plants
The development of utility-scale solar projects is a long and complex process, requiring extensive expertise. Let's quickly look at the steps, and the time they generally take.
![Lithium-ion batteries generate electricity through redox reactions caused by electrons separated from lithium ions moving between the cathode and anode materials. When the cathode and anode are connected with a wire, the electrons in the anode materials move to the cathode materials and are discharged, and when an external voltage is applied to the battery, the electrons in the cathode materials move to the anode materials and are charged.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AUG-NO3-Infographic2차전지리뉴얼2.jpg)
How Does a Lithium-Ion Battery Work?
Lithium-ion batteries generate electricity through redox reactions caused by electrons separated from lithium ions moving between the cathode and anode materials. When the cathode and anode are connected with a wire, the electrons in the anode materials move to the cathode materials and are discharged, and when an external voltage is applied to the battery, the electrons in the cathode materials move to the anode materials and are charged.
![Waste plastic can also be recycled through chemical processes. Waste plastics can contribute to the circular economy by being reborn as high-value products such as pyrolysis oil.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/May-NO1-Infographic플라스틱-재활용3.jpg)
Plastic Chemical Recycling Value Chain
Waste plastic can also be recycled through chemical processes. Waste plastics can contribute to the circular economy by being reborn as high-value products such as pyrolysis oil.
![The process of collecting, cleaning, and melting waste plastics is the world's most traditional method of recycling plastics.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/May-NO1-Infographic플라스틱-재활용2.jpg)
Plastic Recycling Process
The process of collecting, cleaning, and melting waste plastics is the world's most traditional method of recycling plastics.
![The LNG Value Chain encompasses the production, processing, and conversion of natural gas to LNG, its long-distance transportation, and regasification, as it travels from the wellhead to end-users.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/infographic.jpg)
Process from LNG Production to Edn-user
The LNG Value Chain encompasses the production, processing, and conversion of natural gas to LNG, its long-distance transportation, and regasification, as it travels from the wellhead to end-users.
![Time/Safety Influence Curve (Source: Szymberski, 1987)](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/APR-NO1-Infographicconstruction-edited.jpg)
Time/Safety Influence Curve (Source: Szymberski, 1987)
Time/Safety Influence Curve (Source: Szymberski, 1987)
![Dfs Using Hierarchy of Controls (Source: NISOH/PtD – Prevention Through Design)](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/APR-NO1-Infographicconstruction-edited2.jpg)
Dfs Using Hierarchy of Controls (Source: NISOH/PtD – Prevention Through Design)
Dfs Using Hierarchy of Controls (Source: NISOH/PtD – Prevention Through Design)
![The aviation industry has a goal of halving total carbon emissions by 2050, relative to 2005 levels. And the adoption of SAF is a key part of achieving this goal.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Infographic_Aviation-Fuel-1.jpg)
From Waste to Wingtip - The Production Journey for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The aviation industry has a goal of halving total carbon emissions by 2050, relative to 2005 levels. And the adoption of SAF is a key part of achieving this goal.
![As of early December 2021, lithium prices rose 410 percent from the average price in 2020.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FEB-NO6-Infographic_4.jpg)
Global Battery Recycling Market Outlook
As of early December 2021, lithium prices rose 410 percent from the average price in 2020.
![Old batteries could be seen as a gold mine, creating a circular economy in which used batteries are recycled and reused in the EVs of the future, even decades from now.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FEB-NO6-Infographic_3.jpg)
Battery life in a Circular Economy Perspective
Old batteries could be seen as a gold mine, creating a circular economy in which used batteries are recycled and reused in the EVs of the future, even decades from now.
![Blue represents positive air pressure, and red represents negative pressure.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/photo-2-1-1.jpg)
An illustration of a negative pressure ventilation system.
Blue represents positive air pressure, and red represents negative pressure.
![Inorganic fertilizers are inorganic nutrients made of natural substances such as phosphor, sulfur, potassium chloride, ammonia, etc. And organic fertilizers are nutrients produced by maturing the remains of animals and plants.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JAN-NO5-Infographic비료비교7.jpg)
Comparison of Inorganic vs. Organic Fertilizers
Inorganic fertilizers are inorganic nutrients made of natural substances such as phosphor, sulfur, potassium chloride, ammonia, etc. And organic fertilizers are nutrients produced by maturing the remains of animals and plants.
![Crude oil is refined into petroleum products that people use for many different purposes.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DEC-NO2-InfographicCRUDE-OIL수정11-1.jpg)
Share of Oil Consumption By Sector
Crude oil is refined into petroleum products that people use for many different purposes.
![Crude oil prices plummeted in early 2020 at the same time as the pandemic struck.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DEC-NO2-InfographicCRUDE-OIL8.jpg)
Crude Oil Price Fluctuations Over Last 5 years
Crude oil prices plummeted in early 2020 at the same time as the pandemic struck.
![Manufacturing EVs requires a lot of raw materials such as steel, copper, plastic, and rubber, and it is difficult to list them all. Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group is trading key raw materials required for EV manufacturing through a global network.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DEC-NO1-InfographicEV-MANUFACTURING6-1.jpg)
Materials Required for EV Manufacturing
Manufacturing EVs requires a lot of raw materials such as steel, copper, plastic, and rubber, and it is difficult to list them all. Samsung C&T Trading & Investment Group is trading key raw materials required for EV manufacturing through a global network.
![A Strong LNG rebound this year after 2020's decline is expected to take demand above pre-COVID-19 levels, followed by more moderate increases. Let's take a look at the LNG situation by region.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/natural-gas-infographic.jpg)
World LNG Imports and Exports By Region
A Strong LNG rebound this year after 2020's decline is expected to take demand above pre-COVID-19 levels, followed by more moderate increases. Let's take a look at the LNG situation by region.
![The future is looking bright with solar energy. Solar power projects are growing and becoming more and more attractive for a variety of reasons. There are some interesting facts you probably didn’t know about solar.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NOV-NO1-InfographicINTERESTING-FACTS수정5.jpg)
Interesting Facts About Solar Energy
The future is looking bright with solar energy. Solar power projects are growing and becoming more and more attractive for a variety of reasons. There are some interesting facts you probably didn’t know about solar.
![Solar PV power generation is increasing every year, but more effort is needed to reach 2030 Net Zero levels and 2050 Net Zero Scenario.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/KakaoTalk_20211112_144252188-1.jpg)
Solar PV Power Generation in the Net Zero Scenario
Solar PV power generation is increasing every year, but more effort is needed to reach 2030 Net Zero levels and 2050 Net Zero Scenario.
![The energy crisis has highlighted the need to increase the supply of renewable energy.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/OCT-NO2-Infographic에너지대란9-1.jpg)
Percent progress of the Energy transformation
The energy crisis has highlighted the need to increase the supply of renewable energy.
![Hydrogen fuel does not generate any CO2 when used, and fuel cells allow efficient extraction of electricity and heat. In addition, the use of renewable energy during the production of hydrogen fuel is expected to lead to total decarbonization from production to use.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/OCT-NO1-InfographicFuel-Cell수정7.jpg)
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Society
Hydrogen fuel does not generate any CO2 when used, and fuel cells allow efficient extraction of electricity and heat. In addition, the use of renewable energy during the production of hydrogen fuel is expected to lead to total decarbonization from production to use.
![Fuel cells are classified primarily by the kind of electrolyte they employ. This classification determines the kind of electro-chemical reactions that take place in the cell, the catalysts required, the temperature range in which the cell operates, the fuel required, and most other factors. These characteristics, in turn, affect the applications for which these cells are most suitable.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/OCT-NO1-InfographicFuel-Cell수정5.jpg)
Types of Fuel Cells
Fuel cells are classified primarily by the kind of electrolyte they employ. This classification determines the kind of electro-chemical reactions that take place in the cell, the catalysts required, the temperature range in which the cell operates, the fuel required, and most other factors. These characteristics, in turn, affect the applications for which these cells are most suitable.
![Hydrogen is described as an energy carrier with great potential for clean, efficient power in stationary, portable and transport applications.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Infographic-2-_Hydrogen.jpg)
The Roadmap for Hydrogen Applications Overt the Next Decade
Hydrogen is described as an energy carrier with great potential for clean, efficient power in stationary, portable and transport applications.
![With each step there is a cost associated which cost that must be settled by someone, typically the shipper or the consignee. In order to cost surprises and unnecessary delays in your supply chain, it is important to clearly agree who pays what for each of these 7 steps.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Infographic_Sea-Freight-Rates.jpg)
The Seven Steps of International Shipping
With each step there is a cost associated which cost that must be settled by someone, typically the shipper or the consignee. In order to cost surprises and unnecessary delays in your supply chain, it is important to clearly agree who pays what for each of these 7 steps.
![See the steps involved in 3D printing in the construction industry.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AUG-NO1-Infographic3D-print7.jpg)
How 3D Printing in Construction Works
See the steps involved in 3D printing in the construction industry.
![Depending on the type of products to be shipped or the special services needed from them, container units may vary in dimension, structure, materials, construction, etc. Here we list 5 types of shipping containers.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AUG-NO1-Infographic운송컨테이너수정.jpg)
The 5 Most Common Types of Containers
Depending on the type of products to be shipped or the special services needed from them, container units may vary in dimension, structure, materials, construction, etc. Here we list 5 types of shipping containers.
![In 2020, the region was the world's second-largest DAP exporter, accounting for 20.8% of global DAP exports and 10% of global DAP production. This region's fertilizer industry is evolving and continues to grow as regional producers are capturing new growth opportunities within and without.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/JUN-NO1-InfographicAbdelraouf14.jpg)
Middle East Fertilizer Market Outlook
In 2020, the region was the world's second-largest DAP exporter, accounting for 20.8% of global DAP exports and 10% of global DAP production. This region's fertilizer industry is evolving and continues to grow as regional producers are capturing new growth opportunities within and without.
![It may appear similar to a suspension bridge, but, in fact, it is very different in principle and in the method of construction. It consists of a continuous strong girder with one or more pillars or towers in the middle. The cables are anchored to the tower rather than at the ends.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SEP-NO1-Infographic해상교량리뉴얼11.jpg)
Main Parts of a Cable-stayed Bridge
It may appear similar to a suspension bridge, but, in fact, it is very different in principle and in the method of construction. It consists of a continuous strong girder with one or more pillars or towers in the middle. The cables are anchored to the tower rather than at the ends.
![One of the most common bridge types is the suspension bridge. It consists of a deck, a long, continuous path suspended by strong cables anchored at both ends.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SEP-NO1-Infographic해상교량리뉴얼10.jpg)
Main Parts of a Suspension Bridge
One of the most common bridge types is the suspension bridge. It consists of a deck, a long, continuous path suspended by strong cables anchored at both ends.
![Sulfuric acid is used for different purposes depending on its concentration. Some common concentrations are:](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JUN-NO3-Infographic황산_3수정4.jpg)
Grades of Sulfuric Acid
Sulfuric acid is used for different purposes depending on its concentration. Some common concentrations are:
![Sulfuric acid has many uses among a broad expanse of industries and is one of the most important industrial chemicals. Let's take a look at the five most common uses of sulfuric acid.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JUN-NO3-Infographic황산_4수정3.jpg)
Top 5 Uses of Sulfuric Acid
Sulfuric acid has many uses among a broad expanse of industries and is one of the most important industrial chemicals. Let's take a look at the five most common uses of sulfuric acid.
![Global solar generation rose 23% in 2021. It was the fastest-rising source of electricity generation for the 17th year running >Generation rose year-on-year by 188 TWh to 1023 TWh. Solar generated 3.7% of the world's electricity in 2021. This was up from just 1.1% in 2015, when the Paris Agreement was signed.](https://news.samsungcnt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/JUN-NO3-Infographic태양광-에너지.jpg)
Solar Share of Electricity Generation for G20 Countries
Global solar generation rose 23% in 2021. It was the fastest-rising source of electricity generation for the 17th year running >Generation rose year-on-year by 188 TWh to 1023 TWh. Solar generated 3.7% of the world's electricity in 2021. This was up from just 1.1% in 2015, when the Paris Agreement was signed.