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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

Battery energy storage systems developed by Ingrid Capacity at a site in Sweden surrounded by green trees.

Policy

Swedish grid operators reluctant to integrate batteries A report from Svensk Solenergi says connection to the electricity grid is a significant obstacle to the expansion of battery storage technology in Sweden, with grid operators often hesitant to connect large-scale projects.

Mar 26, 2025

Tenders

Liberia seeks consultant for solar, battery storage auction The government of Liberia is seeking help developing legal, technical, commercial, and financial mechanisms for the country’s first solar and battery energy storage auction. The deadline for expressions of interest is Feb. 25, 2025.

Feb 06, 2025

ESS press release place holder

Press releases

Nala Renewables acquires BESS project and expands into Finland Nala Renewables, a global power and renewable energy platform and independent power producer, has entered into an agreement to acquire a 50MW, ready-to-build battery energy storage (BESS) project in Finland from Fu-Gen AG, a Swiss-based renewables developer and independent power producer.

Nala Renewables

Jan 28, 2025

Tenders

Somalia tenders solar-plus-storage at 28 educational sites The government has launched a tender to design, supply, install, and commission solar-plus-storage systems at 28 educational facilities in two northwestern regions. Applications close on March 12, 2025.

Jan 23, 2025

Distributed

Ontario rebate scheme to subsidize rooftop solar, heat pumps, battery storage The government of the Canadian province of Ontario is launching an energy rebate program later this month, offering up to 30% off the cost of residential rooftop solar panels, heat pumps, and battery storage for homes.

Jan 10, 2025

Tenders

Somalia opens solar-plus-storage project tender A procurement exercise is open for the design, supply, and installation of 10 MW of solar and 20 MWh of battery energy storage in northeastern Somalia. The deadline for applications is Feb. 10, 2025.

Jan 07, 2025

Finance

ADB invests in 396 MWh of storage in Thailand, Sri Lanka’s first grid-scale battery The Asian Development Bank has signed an $820 million loan for twelve renewable energy projects in Thailand, including 396 MWh of battery storage. It has also agreed a $200 million funding package in Sri Lanka that will help develop the country’s first grid-scale battery storage facility.

Nov 28, 2024

Policy

Lithuania bans Chinese remote access to energy storage, solar, wind devices Lithuania has tightened cybersecurity laws, banning manufacturers from countries deemed national security threats, including China, from remotely accessing facilities. The European Solar Manufacturing Council has backed the move.

Nov 20, 2024

Grid-scale

Finance for solar-plus-storage project in Senegal Madagascar-based Axian Energy has obtained €84 million ($89 million) for a solar-plus-storage project featuring a 60 MW solar plant and a 72 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in southern Senegal.

Nov 14, 2024

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