Articles written by Patrick Jowett

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Research & Development
Grid tariff design key to renewable energy communities Research from Austria explores if participation in multiple renewable energy communities under new grid tariffs with varying costs functions can incentivize prosumers to undertake additional investments in flexibility.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 15, 2026
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Markets & Policy
France, Italy, Spain set daily solar records AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds weekly average electricity prices increased across most major European markets last week as gas prices rose to their highest level since May.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 14, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Amsterdam tightens conditions around sustainable solar panel subsidy Amsterdam’s subsidy scheme for highly-sustainable solar panels has been extended to the end of the year. The scheme has already supported the installation of over 3,500 panels across the Dutch capital.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 14, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Philippines proposes transmission grid reforms, updates to net-metering The Philippines is proposing reforms to the grid code covering its high-voltage power transmission system to enable better integration of renewable energy. It is also planning amendments to its net-metering framework.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 13, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Türkiye to tender 900 MW of solar The forthcoming round of Türkiye’s renewable energy tenders for solar and wind will open on October 13, including 14 solar projects with a combined capacity of 900 MW. 
Patrick Jowett
Jul 13, 2026
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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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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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Sunotec
SUNOTEC Acquires Minority Stake in Adex Energy
Nov 28, 2024
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AMPYR Solar Europe
AMPYR Solar Europe Secures £200M Framework Project Finance Facility From NORD/LB
Nov 20, 2024