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PERC solar technology comes full circle as UNSW installs panels
By Sam Pothecary on 27 January 2017
UNSW, which pioneered developed of PERC solar technology, is now installing the technology on its roof to power parts of the school.
Articles by Sam Pothecary
100% renewable energy system cheapest for South America
By Sam Pothecary on 8 December 2016
Transitioning to a fully renewable energy system would be the cheapest option for South America and it is possible in the next 15 years.
Chinese companies plan 1GW solar plant on Chernobyl nuclear site
By Sam Pothecary on 22 November 2016
One of the greatest energy-related disasters in living memory is now set to become a bastion of PV development in Europe.
South Korea give boost to energy storage as part of renewables spending spree
By Sam Pothecary on 21 September 2016
South Korea to provide incentives for utility-scale solar operators to install energy storage units as it outlines plans to invest $US27 billion in renewable energies over next five years.
Hinkley Point nuclear plant gets UK govt nod
By Sam Pothecary on 16 September 2016
After turning its back on solar, the UK government has put its eggs in the nuclear basket, approving two new reactors – a $A31.7bn project.
$US1 billion energy storage market predicted for Germany by 2021
By Sam Pothecary on 29 July 2016
New report forecasts that the energy storage market in Germany will have an annual value exceeding USD1 billion by 2021.
Solar panels power spacecraft into Jupiter’s orbit, 800 million ams away from sun
By Sam Pothecary on 6 July 2016
NASA’s Juno spacecraft enter the orbit of Jupiter, in a groundbreaking mission that highlights the capabilities of solar technology.
Zambia to be home to Africa’s cheapest solar
By Sam Pothecary on 15 June 2016
Solar is getting cheaper, and in Zambia solar generated electricity is going to be sold for record low prices for Africa.
Major Swedish parties agree to 100% renewable goal by 2040
By Sam Pothecary on 14 June 2016
New agreement will see use of nuclear power plants extended, but an all-party deal to move to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2040.
Autonomous solar boat attempting to cross Atlantic Ocean
By Sam Pothecary on 10 June 2016
The Solar Voyager is an autonomous boat attempting to be the first to cross any ocean using solely solar power.
Saudi Arabia announces 9.5GW renewable energy target, but with few details
By Sam Pothecary on 27 April 2016
Deputy crown prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman announces target of 9.5 GW of renewable energy, but doesn’t specify a timeframe or which renewables will be deployed.
