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Markets & Policy
Is the traditional PPA dying in Southern Africa? The latest in a series of articles on energy markets in Southern Africa looks at how the region is transitioning away from the traditional power purchase agreements (PPA) that have long driven renewable energy deployment.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 07, 2026
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High energy prices reshape Dutch solar market ahead of net-metering phaseout Preliminary market data suggests residential PV sales have slowed in the Netherlands this year, while high energy prices, grid congestion and the forthcoming end of net-metering are accelerating demand for batteries.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 07, 2026
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Latvia’s solar capacity surpasses 1.5 GW Latvia has installed around 600 MW of solar so far this year, meaning 2026 has already broken the country’s record for solar deployed in a calendar year. Solar was Latvia’s largest source of electricity in May and June, with figures for July yet to be released.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 06, 2026
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Applications & Installations
South Korea proceeds with largest single-site PV project to date The 400 MW solar complex, scheduled for completion in 2028, is expected to supply 529 GWh of electricity annually. The project will include a 10 MW agrivoltaics array.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 06, 2026
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Philippines plans green energy auction for agrivoltaics, aquavoltaics The country’s Department of Energy says its ninth green energy auction will focus on integrating solar with agriculture and aquaculture activities. The department has also announced plans for an auction targeting off-grid renewables deployment across 20 selected islands.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 06, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Thailand registers solar installers, equipment ahead of rooftop PV expansion Thailand is formally registering qualified solar installers and equipment ahead of launching a government-backed program that will aim to deploy rooftop solar on 500,000 households. The registration process is open until September 30.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 05, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Sudan exempts solar systems from custom duties The decision follows a fire at the country’s largest hydroelectric plant which caused power outages across four Sudanese states.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 05, 2026
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Research & Development
Meaningful local engagement key to floating PV acceptance Research from the Netherlands comparing the social acceptance of three floating PV projects finds community backing differed as the concerns of local communities where address differently in each case.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 05, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Romania’s solar capacity exceeds 8.5 GW Romania’s solar market continues to grow with around 1.8 GW installed since the start of the year. The country appears on track to reach its current 2030 target of 10 GW as early as next year.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 04, 2026