February 26, 2026FES Argentina to unpack five key drivers of the BESS market
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The third edition of the summit will take place on 4–5 March in Buenos Aires, bringing together public and private sector leaders to examine the regulatory, contractual and technological shifts positioning battery storage at the core of Argentina’s energy transition.
February 26, 2026Dominican Republic’s BESS auction excludes over 1 GW of renewable bids
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Twelve solar-plus-storage projects were disqualified from the EDES-LPI-01-2024 tender, which aims to award 600 MW of firm capacity. Yet 1,655 MWp remain in contention, underscoring investor appetite that far exceeds current regulatory demand.
February 26, 2026Colombia links reliability auction awards to grid constraint removal
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UPME sets a five-month deadline for grid connection rulings and introduces a 10-year electrical assessment. Capacity awards will depend on removing transmission constraints, reshaping the real viability of projects due online in 2029–2030.
February 26, 2026Enel boosts renewables plan with extra 15 GW and €53bn to 2028
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The Italian utility will invest €10bn more than in its previous strategy to expand clean capacity, deploy energy storage and strengthen grids across Europe, North America and Latin America amid surging electricity demand.
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February 26, 2026FES Argentina to unpack five key drivers of the BESS market
February 26, 2026The third edition of the summit will take place on 4–5 March in Buenos Aires, bringing together public and private sector leaders to examine the regulatory, contractual and technological shifts positioning battery storage at the core of Argentina’s energy transition.
February 26, 2026Dominican Republic’s BESS auction excludes over 1 GW of renewable bids
February 26, 2026Twelve solar-plus-storage projects were disqualified from the EDES-LPI-01-2024 tender, which aims to award 600 MW of firm capacity. Yet 1,655 MWp remain in contention, underscoring investor appetite that far exceeds current regulatory demand.
February 26, 2026Colombia links reliability auction awards to grid constraint removal
February 26, 2026UPME sets a five-month deadline for grid connection rulings and introduces a 10-year electrical assessment. Capacity awards will depend on removing transmission constraints, reshaping the real viability of projects due online in 2029–2030.
February 26, 2026Enel boosts renewables plan with extra 15 GW and €53bn to 2028
February 26, 2026The Italian utility will invest €10bn more than in its previous strategy to expand clean capacity, deploy energy storage and strengthen grids across Europe, North America and Latin America amid surging electricity demand.
February 26, 2026Dominican Republic’s BESS auction excludes over 1 GW of renewable bids
February 26, 2026Twelve solar-plus-storage projects were disqualified from the EDES-LPI-01-2024 tender, which aims to award 600 MW of firm capacity. Yet 1,655 MWp remain in contention, underscoring investor appetite that far exceeds current regulatory demand.
February 26, 2026Colombia links reliability auction awards to grid constraint removal
February 26, 2026UPME sets a five-month deadline for grid connection rulings and introduces a 10-year electrical assessment. Capacity awards will depend on removing transmission constraints, reshaping the real viability of projects due online in 2029–2030.
February 26, 2026Enel boosts renewables plan with extra 15 GW and €53bn to 2028
February 26, 2026The Italian utility will invest €10bn more than in its previous strategy to expand clean capacity, deploy energy storage and strengthen grids across Europe, North America and Latin America amid surging electricity demand.
February 26, 2026Peru appoints Ángelo Alfaro Lombardi as Energy and Mines minister amid election run-up
February 26, 2026The electrical engineer was sworn in on 24 February, replacing Jorge Luis Montero Requena at a time marked by the presidential elections scheduled for 12 April, pending regulatory decisions and a 12.5 GW renewable energy pipeline awaiting key definitions to unlock more than US$12 billion in investment.
February 26, 2026RWE bets on battery storage and wind repowering in Spain
February 26, 2026The German utility plans to roll out battery energy storage systems in Spain, mirroring deployments in the US, Europe and Australia. While Spain’s high wholesale price spreads offer attractive short-term arbitrage opportunities, RWE warns of future market cannibalisation. Wind repowering and EU-backed FEDER funds are central to its 2030 roadmap.
February 26, 2026Solar PV prices rebound in Argentina as China ends subsidies
February 26, 2026As China phases out export tax rebates and excess manufacturing capacity, solar PV prices rebound by around 20% in Q1 2026. Yet for Argentina, rising grid tariffs are making distributed generation more strategic than ever.
February 25, 2026FES Argentina 2026 enters final stretch with last early bird tickets available
February 25, 2026The third edition in the country will take place on 4–5 March, bringing together CEOs, regulators and investors amid structural electricity market reform, renewable expansion and strong momentum in energy storage, with limited capacity and exclusive VIP access.
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February 26, 2026FES Argentina to unpack five key drivers of the BESS market
February 26, 2026The third edition of the summit will take place on 4–5 March in Buenos Aires, bringing together public and private sector leaders to examine the regulatory, contractual and technological shifts positioning battery storage at the core of Argentina’s energy transition.
February 26, 2026Dominican Republic’s BESS auction excludes over 1 GW of renewable bids
February 26, 2026Twelve solar-plus-storage projects were disqualified from the EDES-LPI-01-2024 tender, which aims to award 600 MW of firm capacity. Yet 1,655 MWp remain in contention, underscoring investor appetite that far exceeds current regulatory demand.
February 26, 2026Colombia links reliability auction awards to grid constraint removal
February 26, 2026UPME sets a five-month deadline for grid connection rulings and introduces a 10-year electrical assessment. Capacity awards will depend on removing transmission constraints, reshaping the real viability of projects due online in 2029–2030.
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February 25, 2026FES Argentina 2026 enters final stretch with last early bird tickets available
February 25, 2026The third edition in the country will take place on 4–5 March, bringing together CEOs, regulators and investors amid structural electricity market reform, renewable expansion and strong momentum in energy storage, with limited capacity and exclusive VIP access.
February 26, 2026Peru appoints Ángelo Alfaro Lombardi as Energy and Mines minister amid election run-up
February 26, 2026The electrical engineer was sworn in on 24 February, replacing Jorge Luis Montero Requena at a time marked by the presidential elections scheduled for 12 April, pending regulatory decisions and a 12.5 GW renewable energy pipeline awaiting key definitions to unlock more than US$12 billion in investment.
February 26, 2026RWE bets on battery storage and wind repowering in Spain
February 26, 2026The German utility plans to roll out battery energy storage systems in Spain, mirroring deployments in the US, Europe and Australia. While Spain’s high wholesale price spreads offer attractive short-term arbitrage opportunities, RWE warns of future market cannibalisation. Wind repowering and EU-backed FEDER funds are central to its 2030 roadmap.
February 26, 2026Solar PV prices rebound in Argentina as China ends subsidies
February 26, 2026As China phases out export tax rebates and excess manufacturing capacity, solar PV prices rebound by around 20% in Q1 2026. Yet for Argentina, rising grid tariffs are making distributed generation more strategic than ever.
February 25, 2026FES Argentina 2026 enters final stretch with last early bird tickets available
February 25, 2026The third edition in the country will take place on 4–5 March, bringing together CEOs, regulators and investors amid structural electricity market reform, renewable expansion and strong momentum in energy storage, with limited capacity and exclusive VIP access.
February 25, 2026Argentina mandates 75% forward contracting and backs four-hour battery storage
February 25, 2026EPSE President Lucas Estrada says Resolution 400/2025 reshapes Argentina’s power market, mandating 75% demand coverage via forward contracts and introducing specific remuneration for four-hour battery energy storage systems (BESS).
February 25, 2026Spain shifts to flexible grid access in major power market reform
February 25, 2026CNMC introduces flexible grid access for demand while MITECO tightens technical connection standards. The reforms will reshape how industry, energy storage and large electricity consumers connect to Spain’s increasingly saturated power system.
February 25, 2026Six firms prequalified to bid for USD 252 million power transmission projects in Peru
February 25, 2026Peru’s private investment agency clears six energy players to compete for a first bundle of grid projects under the 2025–2034 Transmission Plan, aimed at strengthening reliability and integrating renewable energy across key regions.
February 24, 2026FES Argentina 2026 to convene key players shaping the region’s renewable shift
February 24, 2026Global manufacturers, utilities, investors and developers will gather in Buenos Aires to define the next wave of renewable energy and storage investment in Argentina amid sweeping market reforms and growing battery deployment.
February 24, 2026Genneia plans Argentina’s largest solar park and targets 1 GW in Mendoza
February 24, 2026After commissioning a 180 MW solar PV plant, the company unveils a 365 MW project exceeding USD 300 million in investment and accelerates private power purchase agreements, transmission works and battery energy storage systems.
February 24, 2026Peru puts 12.5 GW of renewables on hold amid electoral uncertainty
February 24, 2026With 30% of voters still undecided and an interim president pledging institutional stability, Peru’s energy sector awaits signals on the future of renewable energy. At stake are 58 projects totalling more than 12.5 GW and a solar PV pipeline exceeding 13 GW still lacking final concessions.
February 24, 2026Colombia’s 2026 election puts renewable auctions and grid reliability at stake
February 24, 2026As Colombia heads toward its 31 May 2026 presidential election, industry sources warn that the campaign lacks clear technical proposals on renewable energy and storage. Investors are closely watching regulatory stability, tariff coherence and the independence of the energy regulator as decisive factors for maintaining investment and system reliability.
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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February 12, 2026Spain regulates independent aggregators, unlocking new power flexibility model
February 12, 2026The new framework allows independent aggregators to combine demand, generation and storage to participate in electricity markets, strengthening demand-side response and supporting renewable energy integration in line with EU Directive 2019/944.
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.
February 12, 2026Spain regulates independent aggregators, unlocking new power flexibility model
February 12, 2026The new framework allows independent aggregators to combine demand, generation and storage to participate in electricity markets, strengthening demand-side response and supporting renewable energy integration in line with EU Directive 2019/944.
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.
February 26, 2026Peru appoints Ángelo Alfaro Lombardi as Energy and Mines minister amid election run-up
February 26, 2026The electrical engineer was sworn in on 24 February, replacing Jorge Luis Montero Requena at a time marked by the presidential elections scheduled for 12 April, pending regulatory decisions and a 12.5 GW renewable energy pipeline awaiting key definitions to unlock more than US$12 billion in investment.
February 20, 2026Argentina allocates 365 MW in private renewable energy market, led by solar
February 20, 2026Argentina awarded dispatch priority to seven renewable energy projects under its corporate power contracting scheme. Solar PV accounted for 290 MW of the total capacity, with most projects operating under conditional grid access due to transmission constraints.
February 20, 2026Bolivia draws regional investors with utility-scale solar opportunities
February 20, 2026With more than 1.1 GW of renewable energy already installed and projections nearing 2 GW by 2026, Bolivia is emerging as an attractive destination for large-scale solar projects, supported by long-term energy planning and regulatory reforms.
February 26, 2026Peru appoints Ángelo Alfaro Lombardi as Energy and Mines minister amid election run-up
February 26, 2026The electrical engineer was sworn in on 24 February, replacing Jorge Luis Montero Requena at a time marked by the presidential elections scheduled for 12 April, pending regulatory decisions and a 12.5 GW renewable energy pipeline awaiting key definitions to unlock more than US$12 billion in investment.
February 20, 2026Argentina allocates 365 MW in private renewable energy market, led by solar
February 20, 2026Argentina awarded dispatch priority to seven renewable energy projects under its corporate power contracting scheme. Solar PV accounted for 290 MW of the total capacity, with most projects operating under conditional grid access due to transmission constraints.
February 20, 2026Bolivia draws regional investors with utility-scale solar opportunities
February 20, 2026With more than 1.1 GW of renewable energy already installed and projections nearing 2 GW by 2026, Bolivia is emerging as an attractive destination for large-scale solar projects, supported by long-term energy planning and regulatory reforms.
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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February 23, 2026FES Argentina 2026: Countdown begins amid power market overhaul
February 23, 2026With fewer than 10 days to go, Future Energy Summit will gather top executives, regulators and technology providers to assess bilateral contracts, the consolidation of Argentina’s term market (MAT), and the growing role of energy storage in a rapidly evolving investment landscape.
February 23, 2026Guatemala’s 1.4 GW power auction dominated by 1.24 GW of solar-plus-BESS
February 23, 2026The 1.4 GW procurement attracted 3.65 GW in offers, with 1.93 GW from renewable energy. Solar PV paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS) emerges as the decisive competitive factor in Guatemala’s power sector expansion.
February 23, 2026Dominican Republic draws 1.6 GW of bids for 600 MW renewables-plus-storage tender
February 23, 2026Twenty projects — 19 solar PV and one wind — were submitted under International Public Tender EDES-LPI-01-2024, nearly tripling the contracted capacity. The Northern Region accounts for the largest nominal block with 729.9 MWn.
February 23, 2026Spain’s grid 75% saturated as TSO publishes first demand access maps
February 23, 2026Spain’s transmission network is 75% saturated at node level, with 129 GW of renewables, 16 GW of energy storage and 19 GW of demand already holding access permits. For the first time, the system operator formally integrates demand into the official grid access framework.
February 23, 2026Solar Quality Summit 2026: Cybersecurity and AI reshape solar bankability in Europe
February 23, 2026As Europe accelerates renewable energy deployment, digital resilience, AI-driven asset management and new technical due diligence standards for hybrid solar-plus-storage projects are becoming decisive factors in access to finance and cost of capital.
February 23, 2026FRV targets over 5 GWh of battery storage in Spain by 2027
February 23, 2026The renewable energy developer will hybridise its solar PV assets and roll out standalone BESS projects totalling 1.2 GW / 5 GWh, with all schemes expected to reach Ready-to-Build status between 2026 and 2027.
February 23, 2026Uruguay to supply Europe with 100,000 t/y of certified e-methanol
February 23, 2026Heads of Agreement with German eFuel One underpins Uruguay project’s bankability, linking over 2 GW of solar and wind capacity to certified RFNBO-compliant e-methanol exports to Europe.
February 20, 2026Dominican Republic opens bids for 600 MW renewables + BESS tender
February 20, 2026Technical offers are unveiled in Santo Domingo as nearly 3 GW of solar and wind projects compete for long-term contracts, with market sources anticipating solar prices between USD 60–80/MWh.
