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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.

Fire risk and safety

New fire protection guidelines for installing batteries in Sweden Svensk Solenergi has shared new guidelines for installing stationary battery storage systems. Its publication comes as the number of battery installations in Sweden, across both the residential and larger-scale markets, is accelerating.

Nov 04, 2024

Projects & Applications

Micronesian utility tenders battery storage, solar minigrids The utility on the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) island of Yap is seeking bids to supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) and 79 kW of solar minigrid generation capacity.

Oct 15, 2024

Supply chain

Battery companies can access funds in Poland, Indo-Pacific markets Two separate renewables funding announcements have made grants and loans available to battery companies on opposite sides of the planet.

David Carroll, Patrick Jowett

Sep 23, 2024

Policy

China urges US to reverse new tariffs on batteries, solar, EVs China’s Ministry of Commerce has described the Office of the US Trade Representative’s decision to raise tariffs on Chinese batteries, solar components, semiconductors, steel, and electric vehicles (EVs) as “typical unilateralism and protectionism.” It added, the tariff increases will harm US companies and consumers.

Sep 17, 2024

Distributed

Belgium to allow plug-in solar panels, battery storage Belgium’s transmission and distribution system operator says it plans to allow household solar panels and batteries with a plug and socket to connect to the grid from May 2025.

Sep 13, 2024

Projects & Applications

Egypt set for 1.1 GWh of battery storage across three projects Dubai-based developer Amea Power has agreed to build a 1 GW solar plant with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and an additional 300 MWh BESS. Meanwhile, Norwegian developer Scatec ASA has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 1 GW solar array and 100 MW/200 MWh BESS in Egypt.

Sep 13, 2024

Finance

Actis invests in 3.5 GW/4.5 GWh Fillipino solar-plus-storage site The private equity investor has become a strategic partner in a project set to be the world’s largest integrated renewables and energy storage installation. Actis is investing $600 million for a 40% equity stake.

Sep 10, 2024

Finance

Poland relaunches residential solar, storage rebate scheme The sixth edition of the Polish government’s residential solar and storage rebate scheme is now open, with a total budget of PLN 400 million ($103.2 million). Applications will be accepted until Dec. 20, or until funds are exhausted.

Sep 05, 2024

Distributed

Dutch football stadium installs second battery Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena has installed a second battery, increasing its storage capacity to 8.6 MWh and allowing a recent soccer match to be entirely run on sustainable energy.

Aug 12, 2024

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