Articles written by Patrick Jowett

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Research & Development
Scientists develop perovskite-organic tandem solar cell with enhanced reverse-bias stability Researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a perovskite–organic tandem solar cell with enhanced reverse-bias stability, addressing a key reliability challenge in thin-film PV technologies. The device achieved strong resistance to voltage-induced damage by suppressing leakage pathways and defects, retaining more than 90% of its initial efficiency under severe reverse-bias stress.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 03, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Sierra Leone switches on solar-storage project Chinese manufacturer Sungrow, which commissioned the project, says its the country’s first national-scale power generation project connected to the grid in nearly a decade.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 31, 2026
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Markets & Policy
New Zealand looks to legalize plug-in solar A solar regulatory review from New Zealand’s Ministry for Regulation suggests legalizing plug-in solar, approving installations under 10 kW by the next working day and allowing accredited installers to sign off on an installation less than 100 kW in size without an inspection.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 31, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Türkiye adds 2.1 GW of solar in H1 Türkiye’s solar additions from the first half of the year take total capacity to around 26.9 GW. The number of solar plants in the country now exceeds 41,000, up from around 37,600 at the start of the year.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 30, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Indonesia signals start of 100 GW solar initiative Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, says a groundbreaking ceremony will soon take place for the first phase of the country’s flagship 100 GW solar program.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 30, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Jordan installs solar-powered water heating systems at nine hospitals The government of Jordan has announced the completion of the first phase of a project aiming to deploy solar-powered water heating systems at 33 hospitals in total.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 30, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Bangladesh opens bids for 220 MW solar project A tender is open in Bangladesh for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a 220 MW solar project. Bids must be delivered by September 15.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 30, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Serbia adds 61 MW of solar in H1 After the first six months of the year, Serbia’s solar capacity reached around 379 MW. While the country’s green energy market has been impacted by delays in permitting and grid connection processes, its prosumer market continues to grow.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 29, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Financing secured for Timor-Leste’s first solar-storage project The Asian Development Bank, World Bank and investors from Canada and Japan have partnered on a $85.7 million financing package for Timor-Leste’s first independent power project.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 29, 2026