Articles written by Patrick Jowett

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Research & Development
BlackRock increases stake in SolarEdge to 15.8% US investment firm BlackRock says it has increased its ownership interest in Israel’s SolarEdge.
Patrick Jowett
Jan 10, 2024
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Applications & Installations
Global solar irradiance ‘relatively stable’ in 2023, says Solargis With global irradiance above average in Australia, Southeast Asia and Europe, and stable in the United States, solar data provider Solargis says stakeholders should focus on the stability of power grids, while navigating solar financing complexities in developing economies and supply chain capacities in 2024.
Patrick Jowett
Jan 10, 2024
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Applications & Installations
Philippines approves 37.9 MW of net-metering PV capacity in 2023 The Philippines has approved 101.1 MW of PV capacity under its net-metering regime since launching the scheme in 2015.
Patrick Jowett
Jan 08, 2024
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Applications & Installations
UK solar capacity hits 15.6 GW UK government statistics show that the country added 871 MW of solar capacity in the first 11 months of 2023. However, the Solar Energy UK trade association says that more than 1 GW of solar was deployed last year.
Patrick Jowett
Jan 05, 2024
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Kenya seeking consultants for 42.5 MW solar project The Kenyan authorities have started searching for consultants to offer guidance on the development of a 42.5 MW solar project in Embu County, Kenya.
Patrick Jowett
Jan 05, 2024
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Slovakia’s solar additions hit 220 MW in 2023 The Slovak solar market showed encouraging signs of growth last year, according to provisional figures from the Slovak Association of the Photovoltaic Industry. It says the country could add 300 MW of new PV capacity in 2024.
Patrick Jowett
Jan 04, 2024
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Applications & Installations
Romanian utility Electrica launches 27 MW solar tender Electrica SA has asked engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors to apply for its new 27 MW solar tender before the end of January.
Patrick Jowett
Jan 03, 2024