Argentina’s solar boom opens the door to BESS growth
As the country’s solar PV sector expands, storage begins to gain traction, with global manufacturer JA Solar targeting utility-scale and C&I opportunities after reaching 14% global market share and nearly 300 GW in shipments.
Brazil awards first 2026 transmission auction, adding over 2,100 MVA capacity
CYMI Brasil, ENGIE and Enind Engenharia secured five lots covering nearly 800 km of new transmission lines. The auction mobilised R$3.3 billion in investment, with a 50.69% tariff discount expected to save consumers R$7.6 billion.
Middle East tensions test Europe’s gas dependence as renewables reshape power prices
The conflict is once again putting pressure on global energy markets, but not all power systems react in the same way. While gas continues to set prices across much of Europe, countries with high renewable energy penetration are better able to cushion the impact. “When gas sets the price, the transmission is immediate,” warned Marin Gillot.
FlexGen eyes Argentina as storage market shifts beyond cost
With a 700 MW storage tender underway, Argentina’s market is entering a critical phase where success will hinge not only on cost per kWh, but on long-term performance, operational strategy and advanced control systems.
Brazil awards first 2026 transmission auction, adding over 2,100 MVA capacity
CYMI Brasil, ENGIE and Enind Engenharia secured five lots covering nearly 800 km of new transmission lines. The auction mobilised R$3.3 billion in investment, with a 50.69% tariff discount expected to save consumers R$7.6 billion.
Middle East tensions test Europe’s gas dependence as renewables reshape power prices
The conflict is once again putting pressure on global energy markets, but not all power systems react in the same way. While gas continues to set prices across much of Europe, countries with high renewable energy penetration are better able to cushion the impact. “When gas sets the price, the transmission is immediate,” warned Marin Gillot.
FlexGen eyes Argentina as storage market shifts beyond cost
With a 700 MW storage tender underway, Argentina’s market is entering a critical phase where success will hinge not only on cost per kWh, but on long-term performance, operational strategy and advanced control systems.
Grid bottlenecks threaten renewable investment in Spain, warns ABO Energy
The company identifies grid access as the main barrier to new investment in Spain, amid regulatory uncertainty and administrative delays, while advancing a 300 MW pipeline and prioritising hybrid renewable projects with energy storage.
Chile moves to accelerate solar growth with new public-private agenda
ACESOL and the Energy Ministry agree to advance regulatory reform, distributed generation and solar technologies to strengthen Chile’s clean energy transition and reduce electricity costs.
Guatemala’s PEG-5 auction draws 1.3 GW of renewables at USD 101/MWh
After 14 hours of bidding, preliminary results from the reverse auction suggest 48 winning offers—45 including renewable energy—exceeding 1.35 GW of capacity. Official results will be confirmed on 16 April.
Jinko Solar bets on TOPCon as PV industry shifts beyond mono PERC
Miguel Covarrubias, LATAM Sales Director at Jinko Solar, explains how dialogue among manufacturers helped drive the photovoltaic sector towards TOPCon architecture, module standardisation and higher power output.
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Argentina’s solar boom opens the door to BESS growth
As the country’s solar PV sector expands, storage begins to gain traction, with global manufacturer JA Solar targeting utility-scale and C&I opportunities after reaching 14% global market share and nearly 300 GW in shipments.
Brazil awards first 2026 transmission auction, adding over 2,100 MVA capacity
CYMI Brasil, ENGIE and Enind Engenharia secured five lots covering nearly 800 km of new transmission lines. The auction mobilised R$3.3 billion in investment, with a 50.69% tariff discount expected to save consumers R$7.6 billion.
Middle East tensions test Europe’s gas dependence as renewables reshape power prices
The conflict is once again putting pressure on global energy markets, but not all power systems react in the same way. While gas continues to set prices across much of Europe, countries with high renewable energy penetration are better able to cushion the impact. “When gas sets the price, the transmission is immediate,” warned Marin Gillot.
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Jinko Solar bets on TOPCon as PV industry shifts beyond mono PERC
Miguel Covarrubias, LATAM Sales Director at Jinko Solar, explains how dialogue among manufacturers helped drive the photovoltaic sector towards TOPCon architecture, module standardisation and higher power output.
Grid bottlenecks threaten renewable investment in Spain, warns ABO Energy
The company identifies grid access as the main barrier to new investment in Spain, amid regulatory uncertainty and administrative delays, while advancing a 300 MW pipeline and prioritising hybrid renewable projects with energy storage.
Chile moves to accelerate solar growth with new public-private agenda
ACESOL and the Energy Ministry agree to advance regulatory reform, distributed generation and solar technologies to strengthen Chile’s clean energy transition and reduce electricity costs.
Guatemala’s PEG-5 auction draws 1.3 GW of renewables at USD 101/MWh
After 14 hours of bidding, preliminary results from the reverse auction suggest 48 winning offers—45 including renewable energy—exceeding 1.35 GW of capacity. Official results will be confirmed on 16 April.
Jinko Solar bets on TOPCon as PV industry shifts beyond mono PERC
Miguel Covarrubias, LATAM Sales Director at Jinko Solar, explains how dialogue among manufacturers helped drive the photovoltaic sector towards TOPCon architecture, module standardisation and higher power output.
IFC flags Argentina’s grid expansion as critical to unlock renewables investment
Expanding power transmission will be key to unlocking investment in renewables, storage and mining, according to the World Bank Group’s IFC.
Chile seeks to accelerate electrification and storage with new industry proposals
The Chilean Renewable Energy and Storage Association presented a set of policy and technical recommendations aimed at strengthening grid integration, boosting energy storage and reducing the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels, which still account for 63% of total energy consumption.
S-5! to unveil solar mounting innovations and partnerships at RE+ Mexico
The company will showcase its latest solutions and announce new partnerships during RE+ Mexico, from 14 to 16 April in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Attendees are invited to visit stand #N20 on the exhibition floor, where S-5! experts will deliver training sessions as part of the event’s conference programme.
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.
PCR targets Argentina’s 700 MW battery storage tender amid 500 MW renewables pipeline
The Argentine energy company continues to scale its renewable portfolio, with 545 MW already in operation and 220 MW under construction, while analysing participation in the country’s first large-scale battery storage auction.
ENESTAR deploys Huawei BESS at Dominican retailer to optimise solar energy use
A 215 kWh battery energy storage system integrated with a 450 kWp solar PV plant allows a Dominican retailer to optimise electricity tariffs, manage peak demand and improve energy efficiency.
Brazil to host key seminar on energy regulation and tariff reform in Latin America
The event, organised by Quantum America, will take place from 13–17 April 2026 in Brazil and will bring together regulators, executives and industry specialists to discuss the future of public utilities in Latin America, with a focus on grid infrastructure, energy storage, renewable integration and new tariff models.
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 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.
The new wave of hybrid projects in Spain reshapes solar plant design: Schletter’s positioning
The expansion of energy storage and hybrid energy models is driving changes in solar PV plant engineering. Schletter warns that mounting structures must adapt to more complex terrain, integrate batteries without increasing project costs, and ensure reliability for assets designed to operate for decades.
Spain expects demand tenders for 75 grid nodes after awarding 928 MW: What comes next?
Following the first tender that awarded 928 MW to industrial and green hydrogen projects, the sector is assessing the outcomes and looking ahead. Jorge González Onieva Johansson, from OSPREL, warns that access to grid capacity is becoming a strategic resource as Spain’s transmission system operator identifies 75 grid nodes that could be included in future tenders, with the next call potentially arriving between the first and second quarter of the year.
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.
The new wave of hybrid projects in Spain reshapes solar plant design: Schletter’s positioning
The expansion of energy storage and hybrid energy models is driving changes in solar PV plant engineering. Schletter warns that mounting structures must adapt to more complex terrain, integrate batteries without increasing project costs, and ensure reliability for assets designed to operate for decades.
Spain expects demand tenders for 75 grid nodes after awarding 928 MW: What comes next?
Following the first tender that awarded 928 MW to industrial and green hydrogen projects, the sector is assessing the outcomes and looking ahead. Jorge González Onieva Johansson, from OSPREL, warns that access to grid capacity is becoming a strategic resource as Spain’s transmission system operator identifies 75 grid nodes that could be included in future tenders, with the next call potentially arriving between the first and second quarter of the year.
Argentina’s Coral Energía targets consolidation with larger solar and BESS
Coral Energía plans to end 2026 with 260 MW of built capacity and around 400 MW across contracted and pipeline projects, while expanding into large-scale battery storage, corporate PPAs and potential transmission investments.
Argentine solar EPC scales to 600 MW of projects per year in eight years
Solar DQD, an Argentina-based solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company, has built more than 1.2 GW of solar PV capacity and expanded to over 1,000 employees while entering renewable generation and energy storage.
Sólida bids in tenders and expects projects to enter construction from Q2 amid “favourable moment” in Mexico
The engineering firm is strengthening its presence in Mexico and is already participating in tenders that could allow construction to begin in the coming months, amid a revival of the sector after years of regulatory uncertainty. “Our goal is to position ourselves in large-scale projects where high-quality engineering makes a real difference,” says Andrés Medina, Business Development Director at Sólida.
Argentina’s Coral Energía targets consolidation with larger solar and BESS
Coral Energía plans to end 2026 with 260 MW of built capacity and around 400 MW across contracted and pipeline projects, while expanding into large-scale battery storage, corporate PPAs and potential transmission investments.
Argentine solar EPC scales to 600 MW of projects per year in eight years
Solar DQD, an Argentina-based solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company, has built more than 1.2 GW of solar PV capacity and expanded to over 1,000 employees while entering renewable generation and energy storage.
Sólida bids in tenders and expects projects to enter construction from Q2 amid “favourable moment” in Mexico
The engineering firm is strengthening its presence in Mexico and is already participating in tenders that could allow construction to begin in the coming months, amid a revival of the sector after years of regulatory uncertainty. “Our goal is to position ourselves in large-scale projects where high-quality engineering makes a real difference,” says Andrés Medina, Business Development Director at Sólida.
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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Chile opens tender for $28.6m transmission substations in Ñuble
The National Electric Coordinator has opened an international tender to build the Punilla and Quinchamalí substations, key projects to strengthen grid reliability in Chile’s Ñuble region with an estimated investment of USD 28.6 million.
ENGIE energises 46-MW battery storage project in Chile’s Atacama
The battery energy storage system (BESS), located in northern Chile, has 46 MW of installed capacity and represents an investment of approximately US$64 million.
POWEROAD highlights that Spain’s power grid is approaching its limits and bets on energy storage
Spain added around 11 GW of renewable capacity in 2025 while electricity demand grew by 2.8%, creating a scenario that requires greater system flexibility. In this context, the company is developing battery projects to integrate clean power and support the expansion of electric vehicle charging.
Panama power tender draws 90% renewable bids, up to 1.4 GW offered
Panama’s LPI 01-26 tender for existing power plants received 71 offers—67 from renewable energy projects, mainly hydropower and solar PV—highlighting the growing role of clean generation in the country’s electricity mix.
Middle East tensions push gas prices higher, exposing Europe’s energy vulnerability
Rising geopolitical tensions are pushing gas and oil prices higher, exposing Europe’s energy dependence while generating uneven effects across hydrocarbon exporters and importers in Latin America.
JA Solar eyes 680 W modules as Argentina’s solar market matures
The company is consolidating its global positioning while expanding its technology strategy with energy storage and higher-efficiency modules. At the same time, it identifies a more technically mature Argentine market, where dialogue between manufacturers and developers is becoming increasingly specialised.
Solaria wins approval for 480 MWh of battery storage at Spanish solar plants
The Spanish renewable energy developer reaches 3,280 MWh of battery storage capacity with environmental clearance, strengthening its strategy to hybridise solar PV plants with energy storage systems.
Cox secures €3.6 billion to acquire Iberdrola’s Mexico assets
The transaction includes more than 1,200 MW of renewable energy assets and represents one of the most significant recent deals in Latin America’s power sector.



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