Mexico opens energy infrastructure to private investment: key drivers and implications
The Mexican government has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling hybrid schemes, financial vehicles and participation mechanisms to accelerate strategic energy projects. The initiative aims to “unlock economic growth and shared prosperity.”
Argentina delays 700 MW battery tender and reshapes grid access rules
The ALMASADI storage auction has been delayed by two weeks following requests from bidders, while new connection nodes and revised economic signals aim to boost investment in stand-alone BESS projects.
Colombia opens long-term auctions to battery storage, but revenue gaps remain
Resolution 40178 of 2026 allows energy storage systems to participate in long-term auctions, improving market transparency. However, the absence of complementary revenue streams and adequate price signals raises concerns over the financial viability of battery projects.
Can Honduras make its 1.5 GW power tender bankable amid rising competition?
The electricity procurement process seeks to correct its design amid strong regional competition. Bankable contracts, payment guarantees and clear rules will be decisive to attract investment and avoid losing ground to other markets.
Argentina delays 700 MW battery tender and reshapes grid access rules
The ALMASADI storage auction has been delayed by two weeks following requests from bidders, while new connection nodes and revised economic signals aim to boost investment in stand-alone BESS projects.
Colombia opens long-term auctions to battery storage, but revenue gaps remain
Resolution 40178 of 2026 allows energy storage systems to participate in long-term auctions, improving market transparency. However, the absence of complementary revenue streams and adequate price signals raises concerns over the financial viability of battery projects.
Can Honduras make its 1.5 GW power tender bankable amid rising competition?
The electricity procurement process seeks to correct its design amid strong regional competition. Bankable contracts, payment guarantees and clear rules will be decisive to attract investment and avoid losing ground to other markets.
GameChange Solar targets Argentina expansion as key growth market
The company, with 53 GW delivered globally, is ramping up its expansion in Latin America and sees Argentina as a “perfect storm” for growth. “We are confident that this year we will be able to enter the Argentine market and establish ourselves in the long term as a key player,” its regional director stated.
ENGIE expands Spain pipeline with 278 MW battery storage deal
The company secures the largest battery pipeline under development in Spain and strengthens its position in the country’s energy transition. The Palmosilla (Tarifa) and Cerrillo (Álora) projects are expected to begin construction in 2027, supporting ENGIE’s global goal of reaching 95 GW of renewable and storage capacity by 2030.
One week to FES Caribbean: auctions, batteries and regulation take centre stage in the Dominican energy debate
With the event just days away, the Dominican market is accelerating key decisions amid rising competition in renewable generation with storage, new technical frameworks and growing urgency to strengthen power system reliability.
Race for energy storage in Spain: who leads the 2.5 GW pipeline in Q1
The first three months of 2026 mark a turning point, with 2,420.1 MW under permitting across more than 60 projects. Developers such as Solaria, OPD Energy, BRUC Energy, Iberdrola, Repsol and Saeta Yield account for a significant share of the pipeline in a market increasingly driven by hybridisation. Below is a project-by-project breakdown, including capacity, location and lead developer.
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Mexico opens energy infrastructure to private investment: key drivers and implications
The Mexican government has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling hybrid schemes, financial vehicles and participation mechanisms to accelerate strategic energy projects. The initiative aims to “unlock economic growth and shared prosperity.”
Argentina delays 700 MW battery tender and reshapes grid access rules
The ALMASADI storage auction has been delayed by two weeks following requests from bidders, while new connection nodes and revised economic signals aim to boost investment in stand-alone BESS projects.
Colombia opens long-term auctions to battery storage, but revenue gaps remain
Resolution 40178 of 2026 allows energy storage systems to participate in long-term auctions, improving market transparency. However, the absence of complementary revenue streams and adequate price signals raises concerns over the financial viability of battery projects.
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Race for energy storage in Spain: who leads the 2.5 GW pipeline in Q1
The first three months of 2026 mark a turning point, with 2,420.1 MW under permitting across more than 60 projects. Developers such as Solaria, OPD Energy, BRUC Energy, Iberdrola, Repsol and Saeta Yield account for a significant share of the pipeline in a market increasingly driven by hybridisation. Below is a project-by-project breakdown, including capacity, location and lead developer.
GameChange Solar targets Argentina expansion as key growth market
The company, with 53 GW delivered globally, is ramping up its expansion in Latin America and sees Argentina as a “perfect storm” for growth. “We are confident that this year we will be able to enter the Argentine market and establish ourselves in the long term as a key player,” its regional director stated.
ENGIE expands Spain pipeline with 278 MW battery storage deal
The company secures the largest battery pipeline under development in Spain and strengthens its position in the country’s energy transition. The Palmosilla (Tarifa) and Cerrillo (Álora) projects are expected to begin construction in 2027, supporting ENGIE’s global goal of reaching 95 GW of renewable and storage capacity by 2030.
One week to FES Caribbean: auctions, batteries and regulation take centre stage in the Dominican energy debate
With the event just days away, the Dominican market is accelerating key decisions amid rising competition in renewable generation with storage, new technical frameworks and growing urgency to strengthen power system reliability.
Race for energy storage in Spain: who leads the 2.5 GW pipeline in Q1
The first three months of 2026 mark a turning point, with 2,420.1 MW under permitting across more than 60 projects. Developers such as Solaria, OPD Energy, BRUC Energy, Iberdrola, Repsol and Saeta Yield account for a significant share of the pipeline in a market increasingly driven by hybridisation. Below is a project-by-project breakdown, including capacity, location and lead developer.
Peru heads to runoff as Fujimori leads amid tight race for second: what’s at stake for renewables?
With 52% of votes counted, Keiko Fujimori leads with 16.95%, followed by Rafael López Aliaga (14.8%) and Jorge Nieto (12.9%), who are still competing for a place in the runoff. At the same time, their policy proposals aim to expand renewable energy and advance green hydrogen development.
360Energy pivots to hybrid solar and self-consumption in global push
With 245 MW in operation and over 150 MW of projects in Brazil and Mexico, the company is redefining its strategy towards self-consumption, hybridisation and new technological developments.
Growatt unveils new solar PV solutions at RE+ Mexico 2026
The company will present its latest portfolio for residential, commercial and industrial solar PV applications at one of Mexico’s leading renewable energy events.
Argentina’s renewables and storage pipeline gains momentum, says FES report
Energía Estratégica and Future Energy Summit outline key signals for Argentina’s power sector, including PPAs, storage tenders and transmission expansion plans.
EU fast-tracks 235 energy projects: grids, hydrogen and offshore wind lead
The European Union has designated 235 cross-border energy projects for accelerated permitting and funding access, prioritizing power grids, offshore wind, green hydrogen, and CO₂ transport to strengthen integration and decarbonization.
Costa Rica eyes wind and storage to boost energy security
With a predominantly renewable power mix, the country faces a new challenge: reducing climate exposure. The Ministry of Environment and Energy’s Director of Energy warns that wind power and energy storage could drive the next leap in system security.
Goldwind: Argentina’s wind sector enters ‘adjustment phase’
With more than 700 MW in contracts and projects in operation since 2020, the company assesses a market gaining competitiveness after a decade of maturity, though facing new costs and structural challenges in infrastructure and financing.
Global PV manufacturer plans 60 MW of distributed solar in Colombia by 2025
At 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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Spain’s window for solar PPAs narrows as new Royal Decree seeks to ease market pressure
With captured solar prices falling below €15/MWh and more than 40 GW competing for 30 GW of demand, the market is reshaping contracts. “The window is closed from the seller’s perspective,” warns Álvaro de Simón, while Royal Decree-Law 7/2026—already ratified—introduces key relief measures for the industry, such as an 80% reduction in grid charges and the expansion of self-consumption schemes to a 5 km radius.
Solar manufacturers expect demand shift and price increases as AIKO doubles down on R&D
The Product Solution Manager Southern Europe Utility at AIKO, Guillermo Estébanez, states that 2025 marked the bottom in module costs after two years of decline. Factors such as rising silver and silicon prices, along with fiscal changes in China, could drive increases of up to +0.22 CNY/W, while the company is betting on new solutions such as copper metallisation to reduce costs and ensure stability in the supply chain.
Spain prepares vote on energy plan triggered by Middle East tensions
Lawmakers will vote on the ratification of a €5 billion emergency package aimed at strengthening energy security amid global market volatility. The decree introduces new rules for grid access, accelerates renewable energy deployment through priority development zones, and reshapes incentives for electrification, energy storage and industrial decarbonization.
Spain’s window for solar PPAs narrows as new Royal Decree seeks to ease market pressure
With captured solar prices falling below €15/MWh and more than 40 GW competing for 30 GW of demand, the market is reshaping contracts. “The window is closed from the seller’s perspective,” warns Álvaro de Simón, while Royal Decree-Law 7/2026—already ratified—introduces key relief measures for the industry, such as an 80% reduction in grid charges and the expansion of self-consumption schemes to a 5 km radius.
Solar manufacturers expect demand shift and price increases as AIKO doubles down on R&D
The Product Solution Manager Southern Europe Utility at AIKO, Guillermo Estébanez, states that 2025 marked the bottom in module costs after two years of decline. Factors such as rising silver and silicon prices, along with fiscal changes in China, could drive increases of up to +0.22 CNY/W, while the company is betting on new solutions such as copper metallisation to reduce costs and ensure stability in the supply chain.
Spain prepares vote on energy plan triggered by Middle East tensions
Lawmakers will vote on the ratification of a €5 billion emergency package aimed at strengthening energy security amid global market volatility. The decree introduces new rules for grid access, accelerates renewable energy deployment through priority development zones, and reshapes incentives for electrification, energy storage and industrial decarbonization.
Mexico opens energy infrastructure to private investment: key drivers and implications
The Mexican government has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling hybrid schemes, financial vehicles and participation mechanisms to accelerate strategic energy projects. The initiative aims to “unlock economic growth and shared prosperity.”
GameChange Solar targets Argentina expansion as key growth market
The company, with 53 GW delivered globally, is ramping up its expansion in Latin America and sees Argentina as a “perfect storm” for growth. “We are confident that this year we will be able to enter the Argentine market and establish ourselves in the long term as a key player,” its regional director stated.
Mexico reshapes energy storage framework: balancing reliability needs and investment challenges
The provisions redefine the integration of energy storage and enable new procurement mechanisms by CENACE. Claudio Rodríguez Galán warns that “there are elements that could affect the appetite of Power Generation Units or Energy Storage Systems to participate”, reflecting the tension between opportunity and risk within the new framework.
Mexico opens energy infrastructure to private investment: key drivers and implications
The Mexican government has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling hybrid schemes, financial vehicles and participation mechanisms to accelerate strategic energy projects. The initiative aims to “unlock economic growth and shared prosperity.”
GameChange Solar targets Argentina expansion as key growth market
The company, with 53 GW delivered globally, is ramping up its expansion in Latin America and sees Argentina as a “perfect storm” for growth. “We are confident that this year we will be able to enter the Argentine market and establish ourselves in the long term as a key player,” its regional director stated.
Mexico reshapes energy storage framework: balancing reliability needs and investment challenges
The provisions redefine the integration of energy storage and enable new procurement mechanisms by CENACE. Claudio Rodríguez Galán warns that “there are elements that could affect the appetite of Power Generation Units or Energy Storage Systems to participate”, reflecting the tension between opportunity and risk within the new framework.
Europe needs €584 billion in grids by 2030: RGI discusses the risks and opportunities in the new package
Although 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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120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation
In 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.
We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
Mobility 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.
Trump behind an “electric vehicle blackout” while challenging Mexico once again
The 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?
We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
Mobility 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.
Trump behind an “electric vehicle blackout” while challenging Mexico once again
The 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?
Hayer (Renew Europe): “Europe must stay firm on the green transition despite Trump”
Driveco: “Our Goal is to Deploy Over 1,000 Charging Points and Invest €100 Million in CAPEX”
In 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.
Hayer (Renew Europe): “Europe must stay firm on the green transition despite Trump”
Driveco: “Our Goal is to Deploy Over 1,000 Charging Points and Invest €100 Million in CAPEX”
In 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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40% surge in solar module prices disrupts Latin America’s market
Tax changes in China and mounting global supply pressures are forcing a reassessment of investments and redefining solar PV project development across the region.
Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy firms amid Iran crisis: what the sector warns
Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria and Portugal are urging the European Union (EU) to introduce a new windfall tax on extraordinary profits in the energy sector following the impact of the war in Iran. The proposal comes amid a global crisis that, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), has already surpassed the severity of those seen in 1973, 1979 and 2022.
Chile unveils energy legislative roadmap: key priorities from new minister
The new Energy Minister, Ximena Rincón, presented a legislative agenda focused on restoring regulatory certainty, modernizing power distribution, and enabling distributed generation and electrification across Chile’s power sector.
SIMM targets Argentina’s renewable and BESS construction gap
Brazil-based SIMM Soluciones is accelerating its expansion in Argentina, aiming to fill a structural gap in renewable energy and battery storage construction amid growing demand for grid infrastructure and clean energy projects.
Data over CAPEX? A shift redefining renewables in Argentina
With nearly 8 GW of installed capacity and USD 700 million in new storage opportunities, Argentina’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase where data analytics, smart operation, and efficiency are becoming as critical as upfront investment.
Huawei unveils new digital energy solutions in Argentina
Huawei Digital Power introduced a new portfolio of inverters, energy storage systems, and power electronics aimed at improving grid stability, reducing costs, and accelerating renewable energy integration in Argentina.
Live today: Latin America’s energy leaders tackle storage, PPAs and renewables
Industry leaders will examine business models, technological innovation and key drivers for project development across Latin America.
Argentina’s province launches BESS call for AlmaSADI tender
The provincial utility EPEC seeks battery energy storage projects totalling 100 MW and up to 500 MWh, aiming to position them in a national procurement expected to mobilise USD 700 million in investment with 15-year contracts.



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