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Sam Pothecary

Sam joined pv magazine in 2016, primarily to manage the magazine’s online presence. As well as writing and editing articles for the daily news section, he reports on the global solar industry and climate policies for the magazine. Prior to pv magazine, Sam worked as a journalist for various publications in Argentina, reporting chiefly on politics and social issues.

Articles written by Sam Pothecary

Applications & Installations

Thai energy company to undertake a 20.8MW solar project in Japan Thailands Global Power Synergy Pcl (GPSC) is looking for opportunities to invest in solar projects in Japan, and will begin with a US$89 million PV plant in the city of Ichinoseki.

Sam Pothecary

Apr 03, 2016

Applications & Installations

On the eve of the UK subsidy cut, the future is looking glum for European solar The UK accounted for almost half of all solar capacity installed in Europe last year, but as Britain prepares to slash its solar subsidies, there is a high chance of stagnation for the foreseeable future.

Sam Pothecary

Mar 30, 2016

Applications & Installations

Panasonic reaches halfway mark in solar lanterns project to light areas without electricity Over 50,000 solar lanterns have been donated to rural communities in 16 countries as part of Panasonics 100 Thousand Solar Lanterns Project, which hopes to double that number by 2018.

Sam Pothecary

Mar 28, 2016

Markets & Policy

Abengoa given seven-month extension to agree on debt restructuring Creditors of the Spanish renewable energy giant have agreed upon a seven-month grace period to allow the company to approve a restructuring of its debt, and avoid immediate bankruptcy.

Sam Pothecary

Mar 28, 2016

Markets & Policy

Daqo New Energy Corp. stabilizes in 2015 during tumultuous year for polysilicon The Chinese polysilicon manufacturer managed to maintain its revenues and operating margins just marginally below the levels of 2014, in the face of falling polysilicon prices, while sequential gains show a positive transition in the later stage of the year.

Sam Pothecary

Mar 24, 2016

Applications & Installations

Singulus Technologies AG aims hopes at solar industry after reducing loses in 2015 After a tough couple of years for the PV equipment supplier, 2015 represented a slight turn around in fortunes for the German company, as it narrowed its net loses and put plans in place for a debt restructuring.

Sam Pothecary

Mar 23, 2016

Applications & Installations

Singulus Technologies AG aims hopes at solar industry after reducing loses in 2015 After a tough couple of years for the PV equipment supplier, 2015 represented a slight turn around in fortunes for the German company, as it narrowed its net loses and put plans in place for a debt restructuring.

Sam Pothecary

Mar 23, 2016

Applications & Installations

Europe slashed investment in renewable energy by 50% in 2015 While other countries, including China, Australia and the US, ramp up their clean energy spending, Europe rapidly reduced its own renewable technology investment in 2015, spending its lowest figure since 2006.

Sam Pothecary

Mar 23, 2016

Applications & Installations

10MW PV solar farm being developed in Belize The development of the project is being overseen by Natcore Technology along with Catalyst565, and will start adding a solar presence to a country with huge renewable energy ambitions.

Sam Pothecary

Mar 21, 2016

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