Articles written by Patrick Jowett

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Applications & Installations
The Philippines inaugurates first phase of massive solar-storage project The first phase of the MTerra Solar project in the Philippines has energized over 1.3 GW of solar and 825 MW of battery energy storage. Once completed, the project is set to deliver 3.5 GW of solar tied to 4.5 GWh of storage.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 15, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Pakistan imports 4.6 GWh of BESS in 2025 Latest report from Renewables First finds battery storage is beginning to following the growth trajectory of rooftop solar in Pakistan with lithium-ion battery energy storage system imports increasing 220% year-on-year in 2025.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 15, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Zambia signs contracts for 2 MW of solar in 156 constituencies Zambia has selected five contractors that will deploy 2 MW of solar in 156 of the country’s constituencies under a national electrification initiative.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 15, 2026
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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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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