Articles written by Patrick Jowett

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Markets & Policy
Zambia introduces new procurement approaches as solar interest booms The first in a series of articles on energy markets in Southern Africa takes a look at the factors that have turned Zambia into one of Africa’s most attractive markets for renewable energy investment.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 10, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Ukraine updates solar feed-in tariffs Ukraine has approved new feed-in tariffs for solar installations belonging to residents, small businesses and energy cooperatives. The new rates are set to be in place until the end of 2029.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 09, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Ban on high-risk PV inverters to impact 14% of EU solar demand to 2030 Wood Mackenzie is forecasting that an EU funding ban on projects using solar inverters from China and other countries deemed high risk will impact 14% of EU solar demand through to 2030, as well as 12% of energy storage deployments.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 09, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Algeria’s path to 15 GW of solar Industry experts say Algeria will need greater private sector involvement, clear investment frameworks and international partnerships to accelerate progress toward its 2035 solar target.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 08, 2026
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Applications & Installations
South Africa awards licenses to 1 GW of solar The four solar projects, with a contracted capacity of 890 MW and total installed capacity over 1 GW, represent the third addition to the seventh bid window of South Africa’s procurement program for renewables.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 08, 2026
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Research & Development
Grid expansion, storage, flexibility lag behind Europe’s renewables growth New report from the European Climate Neutrality Observatory says the grid expansion, electricity storage and flexibility needed to use renewable power at scale in Europe is not moving fast enough.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 08, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Netherlands allocates 773 MW of solar in 2025 subsidy round The Netherlands has backed 86 solar projects under the 2025 round of its government subsidy scheme for large-scale renewable energy projects.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 07, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Ivory Coast switches on 52 MW of solar The 52 MW solar project is set to produce 90 GWh of electricity annually, supporting more than 370,000 households alongside schools, health centers and businesses in the northern region of Tchologo.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 07, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Vertical rooftop PV reaches Vancouver Norwegian vertical PV specialist Over Easy Solar has deployed its first commercial installation in Canada. Local utility BC Hydro is monitoring the installation as part of plans to roll out vertical PV in areas of British Columbia where snow poses a challenge during the winter.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 06, 2026