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Patrick Jowett pv magazine editor

Patrick Jowett pv magazine editor

Patrick Jowett

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Articles written by Patrick Jowett

Grid-scale

North Macedonia’s BESS market begins to develop Analysis from Solar Macedonia says both standalone and co-located battery projects are beginning to materialise, while recent drought conditions have been favorable to the economic viability of solar projects.

Sep 08, 2026

Markets

Denmark registers 191 MW of battery capacity in 12 months While large-scale battery projects account for the majority of installed capacity, private households and businesses are driving broader market growth.

Sep 02, 2026

Markets

Finland’s NSC EnergyOpti acquires majority stake in Automous The Finnish energy services company told ESS News the deal brings together the two companies’ capabilities across the energy optimization and trading value chain and forms part of longer-term plans to expand operational focus past Finland.

Aug 21, 2026

Industry

Phenogy, HD Advanced Technologies to manufacture sodium-ion battery cells in Europe The Swiss and German companies say their collaboration will help to establish a European technology and industrial platform for sodium-ion battery technology.

Aug 19, 2026

Markets

Portugal works towards 3 GW battery storage target by 2030 Portugal looks set to ramp up its battery storage capacity from 20 MW commissioned by the end of last year but the Portuguese Association Of Renewable Energy says success will depend on licensing, grid access and sufficient stable revenue streams.

Aug 18, 2026

Markets

Slovenia’s storage grant scheme closes early after massive interest The funding call was meant to run for months, but was closed four days later after attracting applications worth more than double the €10 million ($11.5 million) available.

Aug 12, 2026

Grid-scale

Standalone BESS to offer up to 12% returns in Greece, Aurora forecasts Aurora Energy Research says standalone batteries entering operations in Greece during 2027 could reach an internal rate of return of up to 12%, with wholesale electricity prices in the country forecast to average around €100 ($115.44)/MWh through to 2029.

Aug 11, 2026

Grid-scale

Czechia connects 318 MWh of batteries in H1 Czechia recorded an 83% increase in added battery capacity during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. New deployments include 12 standalone battery energy storage systems connected to the Czech grid.

Aug 11, 2026

Projects & Applications

Malawi inaugurates first battery storage system Malawi’s first standalone utility-scale battery energy storage system is expected to help unlock around 100 MW of previously-constrained renewables.

Aug 10, 2026

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