Articles written by Patrick Jowett

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Ireland opens fixed tariff scheme for small-scale solar projects The second phase of Ireland’s Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS) is aimed at local communities and small- and medium-sized enterprises that produce their own electricity.
Patrick Jowett
May 27, 2024
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Energy security in renewables-based systems A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) examines the global energy system’s transformation and its implications for energy security. It tells policymakers that energy security in renewables-based systems will require multi-dimensional thinking.
Patrick Jowett
May 24, 2024
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Malaysian IPP to expand solar portfolio with new acquisitions Malakoff Corporation Berhad, a Malaysian independent power producer (IPP), plans to acquire a 51% share in ZEC Solar and a 49% stake in TJZ Suria. It says it has already signed a share sale and purchase agreement with Zelleco Engineering.
Patrick Jowett
May 24, 2024
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ESMC publishes recommendation paper for Net Zero Industry Act The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has voiced support for the inclusion of non-price criteria in auctions for solar modules, as laid out in the EU Net Zero Industry Act. The council’s recommendation paper also calls for member states to adopt the act as quickly as possible and highlights concern around cybersecurity and data security in relation to Chinese inverters.
Patrick Jowett
May 24, 2024
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Desert-to-Power initiative seeking consultants for 10 GW of solar The African Development Bank has asked financial management specialists to submit expressions of interest for two parts of its Desert-to-Power initiative, which aims to deploy 10 GW of solar by 2030 in the Sahel region.
Patrick Jowett
May 24, 2024
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Recurrent Energy secures €1.3 billion financing for European project pipeline The subsidiary of Chinese-Canadian solar manufacturer Canadian Solar says the financing will go towards developing and constructing solar and battery energy storage projects across Spain, Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, France and Germany.
Patrick Jowett
May 23, 2024
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Denmark to restart heat pump subsidy scheme Danish citizens will once again be able to apply for heat pump subsidies from May 27. A DKK 17,000 ($2,469) grant will be available for air-to-water pumps and DKK 27,000 for liquid-to-water heat pumps.
Patrick Jowett
May 23, 2024
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Alcazar Energy Partners secures $490 million for second renewables fund Alcazar Energy Partners has reached financial close, totaling $490 million, for its second renewable energy fund. It aims to develop more than 1.6 GW of clean energy projects across selected emerging markets, including the western Balkans.
Patrick Jowett
May 23, 2024
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Tender opens for feasibility study on floating solar in Zambia The African Development Bank is seeking expressions of interest from consultants to carry out a feasibility study for a floating solar project at a dam in southern Zambia. The deadline for applications is June 15.
Patrick Jowett
May 22, 2024