February 5, 2026Countdown to FES Iberia: Spain’s renewable sector meets in Madrid in just one week
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More than 40 confirmed speakers – including leading CEOs and senior regional government officials – will headline the event that opens the 2026 Future Energy Summit calendar, amid regulatory acceleration, new projects in the pipeline and growing opportunities for energy storage across the Iberian Peninsula.
February 5, 2026Spain fast-tracks over 1.6 GW of renewables in three weeks: who is leading the surge?
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Between mid-January and early February, Spain advanced environmental permitting for more than 1.6 GW of renewable energy projects, with solar PV accounting for over 70% of the total. Forestalia, Galp and Iberdrola emerged as the most active developers, according to an analysis by Energía Estratégica based on official BOE data.
February 5, 2026Colombia brings back renewable energy auctions: Will projects finally reach operation?
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy has released a draft resolution to relaunch long-term renewable energy auctions. The redesigned mechanism aims to accelerate renewable deployment, stabilise project revenues and hedge demand exposure, as part of the government’s 6GW+ Plan and its broader energy transition strategy.
February 5, 2026Dominican Republic clears regulatory path for stand-alone BESS
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The legal transformation of ETED under Decree 55-26 grants operational autonomy and expanded powers to provide ancillary services, including energy storage. According to AABI Group, this allows the deployment of stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS) without further regulatory changes, in line with the methodology issued by the electricity regulator.
February 5, 2026Countdown to FES Iberia: Spain’s renewable sector meets in Madrid in just one week
February 5, 2026More than 40 confirmed speakers – including leading CEOs and senior regional government officials – will headline the event that opens the 2026 Future Energy Summit calendar, amid regulatory acceleration, new projects in the pipeline and growing opportunities for energy storage across the Iberian Peninsula.
February 5, 2026Spain fast-tracks over 1.6 GW of renewables in three weeks: who is leading the surge?
February 5, 2026Between mid-January and early February, Spain advanced environmental permitting for more than 1.6 GW of renewable energy projects, with solar PV accounting for over 70% of the total. Forestalia, Galp and Iberdrola emerged as the most active developers, according to an analysis by Energía Estratégica based on official BOE data.
February 5, 2026Colombia brings back renewable energy auctions: Will projects finally reach operation?
February 5, 2026The Ministry of Mines and Energy has released a draft resolution to relaunch long-term renewable energy auctions. The redesigned mechanism aims to accelerate renewable deployment, stabilise project revenues and hedge demand exposure, as part of the government’s 6GW+ Plan and its broader energy transition strategy.
February 5, 2026Dominican Republic clears regulatory path for stand-alone BESS
February 5, 2026The legal transformation of ETED under Decree 55-26 grants operational autonomy and expanded powers to provide ancillary services, including energy storage. According to AABI Group, this allows the deployment of stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS) without further regulatory changes, in line with the methodology issued by the electricity regulator.
February 5, 2026Spain fast-tracks over 1.6 GW of renewables in three weeks: who is leading the surge?
February 5, 2026Between mid-January and early February, Spain advanced environmental permitting for more than 1.6 GW of renewable energy projects, with solar PV accounting for over 70% of the total. Forestalia, Galp and Iberdrola emerged as the most active developers, according to an analysis by Energía Estratégica based on official BOE data.
February 5, 2026Colombia brings back renewable energy auctions: Will projects finally reach operation?
February 5, 2026The Ministry of Mines and Energy has released a draft resolution to relaunch long-term renewable energy auctions. The redesigned mechanism aims to accelerate renewable deployment, stabilise project revenues and hedge demand exposure, as part of the government’s 6GW+ Plan and its broader energy transition strategy.
February 5, 2026Dominican Republic clears regulatory path for stand-alone BESS
February 5, 2026The legal transformation of ETED under Decree 55-26 grants operational autonomy and expanded powers to provide ancillary services, including energy storage. According to AABI Group, this allows the deployment of stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS) without further regulatory changes, in line with the methodology issued by the electricity regulator.
February 5, 2026From dreaming of the UN to leading Panama’s energy transition: the story of Rosilena Lindo Riggs
February 5, 2026The engineer, former National Secretary of Energy of Panama and current global energy and climate adviser, looks back on her personal and professional journey, during which she led more than 15 public policy instruments, promoted distributed generation and left a deep mark on energy inclusion and democratisation.
February 5, 2026SilverBlue enters Mexico with MXN 500 million bet on distributed renewables and storage
February 5, 2026SilverBlue acquires the financing platform Solage and unveils a major investment plan focused on renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial customers across Mexico.
February 4, 2026Spain opens first offshore wind auction design as 20 GW of projects await approval
February 4, 2026The Ministry for the Ecological Transition opens the design phase of a competitive process focused on floating offshore wind, incorporating non-price criteria, as industry players call for regulatory certainty amid a growing project pipeline.
February 4, 2026Argentina’s MATER sees 550+ MW of bids, but only 50 MW of grid capacity
February 4, 2026CAMMESA received eight applications in a new round of the Renewable Energy Term Market, although only 50 MW have full, unrestricted evacuation capacity. Five of the eight projects are solar and are competing for space in corridors with technical limitations.
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February 5, 2026Countdown to FES Iberia: Spain’s renewable sector meets in Madrid in just one week
February 5, 2026More than 40 confirmed speakers – including leading CEOs and senior regional government officials – will headline the event that opens the 2026 Future Energy Summit calendar, amid regulatory acceleration, new projects in the pipeline and growing opportunities for energy storage across the Iberian Peninsula.
February 5, 2026Spain fast-tracks over 1.6 GW of renewables in three weeks: who is leading the surge?
February 5, 2026Between mid-January and early February, Spain advanced environmental permitting for more than 1.6 GW of renewable energy projects, with solar PV accounting for over 70% of the total. Forestalia, Galp and Iberdrola emerged as the most active developers, according to an analysis by Energía Estratégica based on official BOE data.
February 5, 2026Colombia brings back renewable energy auctions: Will projects finally reach operation?
February 5, 2026The Ministry of Mines and Energy has released a draft resolution to relaunch long-term renewable energy auctions. The redesigned mechanism aims to accelerate renewable deployment, stabilise project revenues and hedge demand exposure, as part of the government’s 6GW+ Plan and its broader energy transition strategy.
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February 4, 2026Argentina’s MATER sees 550+ MW of bids, but only 50 MW of grid capacity
February 4, 2026CAMMESA received eight applications in a new round of the Renewable Energy Term Market, although only 50 MW have full, unrestricted evacuation capacity. Five of the eight projects are solar and are competing for space in corridors with technical limitations.
February 5, 2026From dreaming of the UN to leading Panama’s energy transition: the story of Rosilena Lindo Riggs
February 5, 2026The engineer, former National Secretary of Energy of Panama and current global energy and climate adviser, looks back on her personal and professional journey, during which she led more than 15 public policy instruments, promoted distributed generation and left a deep mark on energy inclusion and democratisation.
February 5, 2026SilverBlue enters Mexico with MXN 500 million bet on distributed renewables and storage
February 5, 2026SilverBlue acquires the financing platform Solage and unveils a major investment plan focused on renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial customers across Mexico.
February 4, 2026Spain opens first offshore wind auction design as 20 GW of projects await approval
February 4, 2026The Ministry for the Ecological Transition opens the design phase of a competitive process focused on floating offshore wind, incorporating non-price criteria, as industry players call for regulatory certainty amid a growing project pipeline.
February 4, 2026Argentina’s MATER sees 550+ MW of bids, but only 50 MW of grid capacity
February 4, 2026CAMMESA received eight applications in a new round of the Renewable Energy Term Market, although only 50 MW have full, unrestricted evacuation capacity. Five of the eight projects are solar and are competing for space in corridors with technical limitations.
February 4, 2026IRENA opens call to fast-track renewable energy finance in Latin America
February 4, 2026Selected projects may gain access to funding through IRENA-backed platforms such as the Climate Investment Platform (CIP) and the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF), with proposals submitted before 1 March 2026 receiving priority consideration.
February 4, 2026Quantum America to host 23rd international seminar on regulation and tariff setting in Brazil
February 4, 2026The five-day event in Foz do Iguaçu will bring together energy and utilities experts from across Latin America to address regulatory challenges, tariff design and the energy transition.
February 4, 2026Iberdrola and Norges Bank reach 1.5 GW of operating renewables in Spain
February 4, 2026The two groups expand their long-term alliance with the addition of 646 MW of solar PV, bringing total operational capacity to 1.5 GW and reinforcing a €2 billion-plus co-investment strategy to accelerate electrification.
February 3, 2026Energy storage takes centre stage in Argentina as CADER signals battery boom
February 3, 2026Argentina’s main renewable energy association will formally incorporate energy storage into its name, reflecting the rapid growth of battery systems. Its president says the upcoming AlmaSADI tender will drive strong market momentum.
February 3, 2026Spain prepares hydrogen law as €465m support schemes move to consultation
February 3, 2026The Spanish government opens public consultation on €465 million in incentives to boost renewable hydrogen production and industrial decarbonisation, while preparing a comprehensive legal framework aligned with EU hydrogen rules.
February 3, 2026Costa Rica’s energy sector bets on stability as Laura Fernández wins presidency
February 3, 2026The new president signals continuity with evolution in energy policy, focusing on regulatory efficiency, public–private partnerships, emerging technologies and legal certainty.
February 3, 2026CAF backs Ecuador’s power grid expansion with USD 500,000 grant
February 3, 2026The non-reimbursable funds will support the strengthening of state-owned utility CELEC EP, accelerate the expansion of the National Transmission System, and structure a pipeline of strategic power projects ready for future financing.
November 20, 2025Global PV manufacturer plans 60 MW of distributed solar in Colombia by 2025
November 20, 2025At FES Colombia 2025, JA Solar highlighted the rapid expansion of distributed generation, which is now outpacing large-scale solar amid regulatory challenges and rising electricity demand.
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20-21 April
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19 May
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28 September
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1 October
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28-29 October
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3 November
January 21, 2026Spain introduces new “Anti-Blackout” grid rules, reshaping the outlook for renewables
January 21, 2026Spain’s national markets and competition regulator has approved permanent amendments to electricity operating procedures 3.1, 3.2 and 7.2, aimed at curbing abrupt voltage fluctuations and strengthening grid stability.
January 12, 2026Spain takes over IRENA vice presidency following U.S. withdrawal
January 12, 2026Spain will serve as Vice President of the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), reinforcing its role in global energy governance at a time when renewables already supply 57% of the country’s electricity demand. The appointment comes amid the withdrawal of the United States from the agency.
January 6, 2026Spain adds 8.8 GW of renewables in 2025: What the sector expects for 2026
January 6, 2026The country installed 8.85 GW of new renewable capacity last year—88% solar PV. As Spain looks to 2026, grid saturation and permitting bottlenecks are emerging as the main risks to sustaining growth.
January 21, 2026Spain introduces new “Anti-Blackout” grid rules, reshaping the outlook for renewables
January 21, 2026Spain’s national markets and competition regulator has approved permanent amendments to electricity operating procedures 3.1, 3.2 and 7.2, aimed at curbing abrupt voltage fluctuations and strengthening grid stability.
January 12, 2026Spain takes over IRENA vice presidency following U.S. withdrawal
January 12, 2026Spain will serve as Vice President of the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), reinforcing its role in global energy governance at a time when renewables already supply 57% of the country’s electricity demand. The appointment comes amid the withdrawal of the United States from the agency.
January 6, 2026Spain adds 8.8 GW of renewables in 2025: What the sector expects for 2026
January 6, 2026The country installed 8.85 GW of new renewable capacity last year—88% solar PV. As Spain looks to 2026, grid saturation and permitting bottlenecks are emerging as the main risks to sustaining growth.
January 16, 2026Casa dos Ventos and Ascenty sign Latin America’s largest renewable deal for data centers
January 16, 2026The USD 500 million agreement will supply 110 MW of clean power, strengthening long-term renewable energy procurement for hyperscale data centers in Brazil.
January 13, 2026From football to renewables: Jorge Brito returns as chairman of Genneia
January 13, 2026Jorge Brito resumes the chairmanship of Genneia after completing a high-profile term leading River Plate, reinforcing the company’s expansion strategy in wind and solar energy
January 9, 2026Brazil puts the brakes on renewables: over 500 solar and wind permits cancelled
January 9, 2026Brazil has withdrawn more than 500 solar and wind power permits—around 22 GW of capacity—as developers reassess project viability amid grid constraints, regulatory shifts and tighter financing conditions.
January 16, 2026Casa dos Ventos and Ascenty sign Latin America’s largest renewable deal for data centers
January 16, 2026The USD 500 million agreement will supply 110 MW of clean power, strengthening long-term renewable energy procurement for hyperscale data centers in Brazil.
January 13, 2026From football to renewables: Jorge Brito returns as chairman of Genneia
January 13, 2026Jorge Brito resumes the chairmanship of Genneia after completing a high-profile term leading River Plate, reinforcing the company’s expansion strategy in wind and solar energy
January 9, 2026Brazil puts the brakes on renewables: over 500 solar and wind permits cancelled
January 9, 2026Brazil has withdrawn more than 500 solar and wind power permits—around 22 GW of capacity—as developers reassess project viability amid grid constraints, regulatory shifts and tighter financing conditions.
July 11, 2025Europe needs €584 billion in grids by 2030: RGI discusses the risks and opportunities in the new package
July 11, 2025Although the European Commission plans to formally present and adopt the European Grid Package in the fourth quarter of 2025, its impact will largely depend on the ability to address the issues already identified in the EU Grid Action Plan.
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January 27, 2025120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation
January 27, 2025In the 2024 energy auctions, Poland awarded more than 1.6 GW of renewable capacity, with 91% allocated to photovoltaic projects. Maciej Jakubik, an expert in EU regulations and policies at Forum Energii, explains to Strategic Energy Europe the reason behind this phenomenon and the regulatory challenges faced by wind projects.
April 29, 2025We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
April 29, 2025Mobility Portal Data is a new, exclusive market intelligence platform with reliable data and key reports for smart decision-making in the automotive sector, including both combustion and electric vehicles, as well as charging infrastructure.
January 27, 2025Trump behind an “electric vehicle blackout” while challenging Mexico once again
January 27, 2025The newly elected president of the United States reaffirmed his intention to “end the new ‘green deal'” and “revoke the mandate for electric vehicles,” with Elon Musk applauding. What could this mean for the Mexican automotive industry?
April 29, 2025We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
April 29, 2025Mobility Portal Data is a new, exclusive market intelligence platform with reliable data and key reports for smart decision-making in the automotive sector, including both combustion and electric vehicles, as well as charging infrastructure.
January 27, 2025Trump behind an “electric vehicle blackout” while challenging Mexico once again
January 27, 2025The newly elected president of the United States reaffirmed his intention to “end the new ‘green deal'” and “revoke the mandate for electric vehicles,” with Elon Musk applauding. What could this mean for the Mexican automotive industry?
February 4, 2025Hayer (Renew Europe): “Europe must stay firm on the green transition despite Trump”
February 4, 2025
February 2, 2025Driveco: “Our Goal is to Deploy Over 1,000 Charging Points and Invest €100 Million in CAPEX”
February 2, 2025In a fragmented market, Driveco enters Spain with a strategic investment plan and a comprehensive approach to managing the entire value chain. Christian Revilla, Country Manager for Spain, shares exclusive insights with Mobility Portal Europe about the company’s roadmap to becoming a leader in destination charging.
February 4, 2025Hayer (Renew Europe): “Europe must stay firm on the green transition despite Trump”
February 4, 2025
February 2, 2025Driveco: “Our Goal is to Deploy Over 1,000 Charging Points and Invest €100 Million in CAPEX”
February 2, 2025In a fragmented market, Driveco enters Spain with a strategic investment plan and a comprehensive approach to managing the entire value chain. Christian Revilla, Country Manager for Spain, shares exclusive insights with Mobility Portal Europe about the company’s roadmap to becoming a leader in destination charging.
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Storage: Opportunities in Latin America23 April
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Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum. 2° edition20 – 21 MAY
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12 Jun
Technological Innovation in Photovoltaics12 Jun
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30 July
Energy Revolution in the Andean Region30 July
February 2, 2026Mexico opens door to private investment as CFE launches mixed energy contracts
February 2, 2026The president met with Mexico’s leading banks to request tailored financing schemes for renewable generation and power transmission projects to be announced shortly. One day later, the state-owned utility CFE formalised a new regulatory framework allowing mixed contracts with private companies, sharing investment, risk and operations under profitability and sustainability rules.
February 2, 2026Ventus secures O&M contract for 375 MW solar PV project in Colombia
February 2, 2026The 375 MW Puerta de Oro solar park strengthens Ventus’ renewable asset management portfolio in Latin America, surpassing 1 GW under operation and maintenance.
February 2, 2026Chile approves 372 MW wind farm to power green hydrogen in Patagonia
February 2, 2026The Faro del Sur project, developed by HIF Global, will install 372 MW of wind capacity in southern Chile, supplying clean electricity to large-scale e-fuels production and reinforcing Magallanes’ role as a global green hydrogen hub.
February 2, 2026Chile opens 2026 power grid expansion process for transmission and distribution
February 2, 2026The National Energy Commission has opened the submission window for transmission expansion projects and distribution system expansion reports as part of the 2026 Annual Transmission Planning process.
January 30, 2026Costa Rica at the polls: contrasting visions for the next phase of its energy transition
January 30, 2026With 43.8% voting intention, the ruling party candidate could win outright on 1 February. An analysis of the energy platforms of the three leading contenders reveals sharply different paths for Costa Rica’s next phase of the energy transition—beyond the power sector.
January 30, 2026Spain’s solar boom faces a test: Can storage and distributed solar catch up in 2026?
January 30, 2026After adding more than 7.8 GW of solar capacity in 2025, Spain’s photovoltaic ecosystem faces regulatory bottlenecks and technical constraints that could slow its momentum. Industry players are calling for legal certainty to sustain growth and attract investment.
January 30, 2026Dominican Republic surpasses 2.7 GW of renewables as 600 MW tender draws strong interest
January 30, 2026The country added more than 600 MW of clean capacity in 2025 with 13 new solar and wind plants connected to the National Interconnected Power System. It is now preparing to award a 600 MW tender attracting almost 3 GW in private proposals.
January 30, 2026Colombia reaches 3.6 GW of renewables and prepares new long-term auction
January 30, 2026The government aims to unlock new investment through a tender introducing time blocks and energy storage requirements, responding to rapid renewable growth that still falls short of official targets.
