Sam Pothecary, Author at Renew Economy

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PERC solar technology comes full circle as UNSW installs panels
UNSW, which pioneered developed of PERC solar technology, is now installing the technology on its roof to power parts of the school.
Sam Pothecary

Jan 27, 2017

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Renewables

100% renewable energy system cheapest for South America
Transitioning to a fully renewable energy system would be the cheapest option for South America and it is possible in the next 15 years.
Sam Pothecary

Dec 8, 2016

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Solar

Chinese companies plan 1GW solar plant on Chernobyl nuclear site
One of the greatest energy-related disasters in living memory is now set to become a bastion of PV development in Europe.
Sam Pothecary

Nov 22, 2016

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Storage

South Korea give boost to energy storage as part of renewables spending spree
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.
Sam Pothecary

Sep 21, 2016

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Solar

Hinkley Point nuclear plant gets UK govt nod
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.
Sam Pothecary

Sep 16, 2016

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Storage

$US1 billion energy storage market predicted for Germany by 2021
New report forecasts that the energy storage market in Germany will have an annual value exceeding USD1 billion by 2021.
Sam Pothecary

Jul 29, 2016

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Solar

Solar panels power spacecraft into Jupiter’s orbit, 800 million ams away from sun
NASA’s Juno spacecraft enter the orbit of Jupiter, in a groundbreaking mission that highlights the capabilities of solar technology.
Sam Pothecary

Jul 6, 2016

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Solar

Zambia to be home to Africa’s cheapest solar
Solar is getting cheaper, and in Zambia solar generated electricity is going to be sold for record low prices for Africa.
Sam Pothecary

Jun 15, 2016

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Renewables

Major Swedish parties agree to 100% renewable goal by 2040
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.
Sam Pothecary

Jun 14, 2016

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Solar

Autonomous solar boat attempting to cross Atlantic Ocean
The Solar Voyager is an autonomous boat attempting to be the first to cross any ocean using solely solar power.
Sam Pothecary

Jun 10, 2016

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Saudi Arabia announces 9.5GW renewable energy target, but with few details
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.
Sam Pothecary

Apr 27, 2016

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IKEA launches its home solar service
Solar panels can now be purchased at the IKEA “Solar Shops” and online.
Sam Pothecary

Apr 26, 2016

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