Articles written by Patrick Jowett

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Markets & Policy
Moldova simplifies rules governing solar, heat pumps, storage systems Legislative changes in Moldova allow solar panels, heat pumps and energy storage systems to be installed without a building permit or urban planning certificate under certain circumstances.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 24, 2026
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Research & Development
Researchers use virtual reality to increase understanding of agrivoltaics Research from Denmark finds using immersive virtual reality can help citizens understand the dual-use logic of agrivoltaics. Participants in the research evaluated agrivoltaics as greener, more innovative and at least as acceptable as conventional solar parks.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 24, 2026
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Norway installs 43 MW of solar in January-July As Norway’s cumulative solar capacity moves closer to 1 GW, the country’s C&I market accounts for the majority of new installations while its residential market stalls.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 24, 2026
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Utility-scale projects drive New Zealand’s solar rollout New Zealand enjoyed a record year for solar additions in 2025, buoyed by the commissioning of seven utility-scale plants. An additional 930 MW of solar is due to come online over the next three years.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 21, 2026
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Romania proceeds with first grid capacity auction The allocation window of Romania’s first grid capacity auction closed with 12 applications covering 491 MW, with network reinforcements required to meet the requests. Bidding is set to take place from October 30.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 21, 2026
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Australian grid operator announces curtailment drill for rooftop PV South Australia’s grid operator will complete its annual test of its ability to temporarily curtail rooftop solar generation on August 25. Solar systems in the state will be curtailed for up to one hour, expected to cause the loss of around 1.5 kWh of generation per installation.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 20, 2026
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Research & Development
Even at 100 meters, PV makes neighbours more likely to go green Research from Switzerland finds homeowners whose neighbors install a solar system become more likely to install a solar system themselves, adopt an electric vehicle and reduce their electricity consumption.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 20, 2026
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South Africa’s Eskom backtracks on proposed solar registration fines The utility previously warned that customers with unregistered solar systems after a September 30 deadline would face fines or disconnection. It will no longer impose such measures after pushback from stakeholders.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 19, 2026
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Research & Development
Pakistan’s net billing reform sheds light on deeper power sector issues Research from Pakistan finds the country needs to address broader structural challenges in its power sector in order for the policy change to prove sustainable. 
Patrick Jowett
Aug 19, 2026
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