Articles written by Patrick Jowett

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Markets & Policy
Netherlands plans mandatory switch to hybrid heat pumps  The Netherlands is planning for a smart heat pump to become the standard replacement for central heating boilers in areas where no district heating network is available.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 09, 2026
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Applications & Installations
South Africa to procure 4.6 GW of battery storage South Africa is preparing large-scale procurement of battery storage facilities and gas-fired power plants in a bid to address curtailment and strengthen reliable electricity supply.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 08, 2026
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Technology & Products
An energy-first cybersecurity platform for solar, storage and the grid Romanian EPC contractor Enevo says the SentryOT platform stands apart from IT-led competitors by translating network threats into terms energy engineers understand.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 08, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Eskom extends solar registration fee waiver indefinitely  The South African utility is removing registration-related costs for grid-connected solar installations up to 50 kVA in size until further notice.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 07, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Poland unveils new home storage subsidy  Poland’s latest subsidy scheme will offer existing prosumers support to purchase and install home storage units. The PLN 1 billion ($258 million) funding call opens for applications on October 20.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 06, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Thailand tightens solar panel safety standards Thailand will now require crystalline silicon solar panels to meet national safety standards in its latest effort to improve the quality and safety of solar installations.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 06, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Albania’s next solar auction to include storage Albania’s first solar-plus-storage auction is expected to take place by early 2027. It follows changes to the country’s electricity law, which now facilitates the inclusion of battery storage into renewable energy projects.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 06, 2026
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Markets & Policy
EU grants cross-border solar, wind project priority status The Deploy project plans to build 180 MW of solar and wind in Poland, with the electricity generated to be converted into heat for industrial offtakers in Germany.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 05, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Denmark approves new grid connection prioritization model Denmark is replacing its first-come, first-served principle for grid connections with a new model that gives grid companies opportunity to prioritise who gets access.
Patrick Jowett
Oct 02, 2026