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Patrick Jowett pv magazine editor

Patrick Jowett pv magazine editor

Patrick Jowett

patrick.jowett@pv-magazine.com

Articles written by Patrick Jowett

Markets

Danish TSO proposes limited grid access scheme for grid fee exemption Energinet has submitted two proposals for consultation that could see electricity producers including battery energy storage systems (BESS), offered quicker grid connections in exchange for accepting restrictions on production.

Nov 04, 2026

Products & Services

Anker Solix S5000 deep-dive review: 5 kWh on wheels, tested through a real power outage An engineer and home-energy enthusiast tests out the Anker Solix S5000 in California hillside, and documents it all in a deep dive review for ESS News.

Oct 25, 2026

Markets

Rwanda tenders 800 MWh BESS project A tender is open in Rwanda for a 200 MW floating solar plant to be tied to 800 MWh of battery storage. The deadline to submit pre-qualification bids is Nov. 12.

Oct 23, 2026

Tenders

South Africa to procure 4.6 GW of battery storage South Africa is preparing large-scale procurement of battery storage facilities and gas-fired power plants in a bid to address curtailment and strengthen reliable electricity supply.

Oct 09, 2026

Policy

Poland unveils significant new home storage subsidy Poland’s latest subsidy scheme will offer existing prosumers support to purchase and install home storage units. The $258 million funding call opens for applications on October 20.

Oct 06, 2026

Auctions

Albania’s next solar auction to include storage Albania’s first solar-plus-storage auction is expected to take place by early 2027. It follows changes to the country’s electricity law, which now facilitates the inclusion of battery storage into renewable energy projects.

Oct 06, 2026

Markets

Ukraine adds between 1.6-1.9 GWh of energy storage in H1 2026 On track for 3.2 GWh for 2026.

Sep 28, 2026

Grid-scale

Finland proposes priority system for grid connections Finland’s government is proposing a priority system for electricity network connections in areas of scarce grid capacity in a bid to incentivise large electricity consumers and standalone storage systems to locate in areas where the grid is less congested.

Sep 21, 2026

Policy

Lithuania to introduce favorable network charges for battery storage The Lithuanian government has unveiled an infrastructure package coordinating support for solar and battery storage systems, including more favorable grid connection charges for storage.

Sep 16, 2026

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