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Harvesting the Elements: Pre-Industrial Energy & Extraction

·169 words·1 min
Systems and Innovation Ancient Energy Extraction Technology Pre-Industrial Natural Gas Solar Power Water Mills Steam Engine Technological History Innovation History Historical Case Studies Systems Thinking
Exploring the remarkable energy and extraction technologies developed by ancient civilizations that harnessed natural forces long before the Industrial Revolution, from Chinese gas drilling to steam engines.

The Arithmetic of Decarburization - Part 6: Sunshine Squared: Scaling Solar Power from Rooftops to Deserts

·760 words·4 mins
Sustainability and Future Hydrogen Energy Solar Power Photovoltaics Energy-Storage Technological History
Solar PV: From Niche to Mainstream # Photovoltaic technology has undergone a remarkable transformation. Costs have fallen by over 90% since 2010, making solar the cheapest source of new electricity generation in most of the world. In Austria, solar PV represents the largest untapped renewable resource—estimated at 57 TWh/year RTP versus current generation of only 5 TWh/year. That means we are currently exploiting only 8.8% of our solar potential.