Articles written by Patrick Jowett

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Markets & Policy
OCI Holdings plans to double polysilicon production capacity by 2029 The South Korean company says the expansion is geared towards meeting demand from the AI and space industries in the US.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 29, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Netherlands proposes stricter rules for solar near airports  The Netherlands is working on a temporary framework governing permits for solar near airports. Trade association Holland Solar has said there is a lack of convincing evidence as to why solar panels have to meet stricter reflection requirements than other surfaces.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 21, 2026
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Technology & Products
Oman plans 6 GW solar cell, module factory Oman is investing in a 6 GW solar cell and module factory as part of a $1.74 billion investment package across 105 strategic projects.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 21, 2026
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Applications & Installations
The Philippines inaugurates first phase of massive solar-storage project The first phase of the MTerra Solar project in the Philippines has energized over 1.3 GW of solar and 825 MW of battery energy storage. Once completed, the project is set to deliver 3.5 GW of solar tied to 4.5 GWh of storage.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 16, 2026
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Applications & Installations
South Africa awards licenses to 1 GW of solar The four solar projects, with a contracted capacity of 890 MW and total installed capacity over 1 GW, represent the third addition to the seventh bid window of South Africa’s procurement program for renewables.
Patrick Jowett
Jul 09, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Oman tenders 1.5 GW of solar Oman’s Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP) has kicked off a tender covering 1.5 GW of solar across two prospective projects. The deadline to submit a statement of qualification is July 27.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 30, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Global solar additions reached 664 GW in 2025 The world’s solar fleet surpassed 3 TW in early 2026 but with China forecast to install less solar this year than last, the global solar market appears on course for its first market contraction in over 20 years.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 23, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Iran targets 15 GW of small-scale solar Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization says it is looking to shift part of its focus towards small-scale power plants, including installations with hybrid inverters and batteries.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 19, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Lithuania’s grid operators can now disconnect solar plants without cybersecurity measures While Lithuania’s heightened cybersecurity laws are helping solar plants larger than 100 kW become more secure, some owners have faced increased costs and a waiting list to fully implement the new measures.
Patrick Jowett
Jun 11, 2026