Power companies set priorities at FES Caribbean: What they said about batteries and regulation
Executives from EGE Haina, AES Dominicana, InterEnergy and CMI agreed on the urgent need to address renewable curtailment, advance battery regulation and tackle challenges linked to transmission and system sustainability. With more than 120,000 MWh of renewable energy curtailed so far in 2026 and a project pipeline targeting nearly 2 GW of solar PV, the focus is shifting from expanding capacity to integrating flexibility, energy storage and market rules.
CFE tightens rules as 38 GW compete in Mexico’s 7.5 GW renewables tender
With nearly 38 GW of oversubscribed capacity competing for 7.5 GW, Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission has revised the timetable for its mixed tender and set contract signing for 8 June. The market expects prices between USD 35 and 70/MWh, alongside mandatory storage requirements and stricter financial thresholds.
Argentina’s market liberalisation pushes Goldwind into integrated, multibrand solutions
With more than 700 MW under contract and turbine technology reaching 8 MW, the company is reshaping its value proposition in Argentina by adding financing, O&M and new services to sustain project viability.
Ventus expands across the Americas with EPC and storage growth push
Manuel Bervejillo, the company’s Global Business Development and Engineering Director, outlined how Ventus plans to expand more strongly into Central America, the Caribbean and North America, following the construction of nearly 3 GW across Latin America.
CFE tightens rules as 38 GW compete in Mexico’s 7.5 GW renewables tender
With nearly 38 GW of oversubscribed capacity competing for 7.5 GW, Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission has revised the timetable for its mixed tender and set contract signing for 8 June. The market expects prices between USD 35 and 70/MWh, alongside mandatory storage requirements and stricter financial thresholds.
Argentina’s market liberalisation pushes Goldwind into integrated, multibrand solutions
With more than 700 MW under contract and turbine technology reaching 8 MW, the company is reshaping its value proposition in Argentina by adding financing, O&M and new services to sustain project viability.
Ventus expands across the Americas with EPC and storage growth push
Manuel Bervejillo, the company’s Global Business Development and Engineering Director, outlined how Ventus plans to expand more strongly into Central America, the Caribbean and North America, following the construction of nearly 3 GW across Latin America.
Atlas Renewable Energy secures financial close for 128.8 MW solar project in Colombia
The project reached financial close under a project finance structure backed by COP 292.1 billion in debt and COP 58.38 billion in letters of credit, supporting construction of the 128.8 MWdc solar PV plant in Córdoba.
Uruguay launches its largest solar PV project with US$75 million investment
Uruguay’s state utility is advancing a major solar PV project in Cerro Largo, expected to come online by 2028, while two additional photovoltaic parks are set to be announced before year-end, reinforcing the country’s renewable energy expansion.
Dominican Republic to launch new tender adding BESS to existing renewable projects
Vice-Minister Ricardo Guerrero confirmed at Future Energy Summit Caribbean that a new procurement round will integrate battery energy storage systems (BESS) into operating assets, accelerating the country’s storage pipeline beyond 1.2 GW before 2028.
Renewables dominate Guatemala auction with over 90 MW awarded
Solar PV and hydropower projects secured over 32% of contracted capacity in Guatemala’s Open Tender 1-2025, as state-backed supply reshaped competition and drove prices down.
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Power companies set priorities at FES Caribbean: What they said about batteries and regulation
Executives from EGE Haina, AES Dominicana, InterEnergy and CMI agreed on the urgent need to address renewable curtailment, advance battery regulation and tackle challenges linked to transmission and system sustainability. With more than 120,000 MWh of renewable energy curtailed so far in 2026 and a project pipeline targeting nearly 2 GW of solar PV, the focus is shifting from expanding capacity to integrating flexibility, energy storage and market rules.
CFE tightens rules as 38 GW compete in Mexico’s 7.5 GW renewables tender
With nearly 38 GW of oversubscribed capacity competing for 7.5 GW, Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission has revised the timetable for its mixed tender and set contract signing for 8 June. The market expects prices between USD 35 and 70/MWh, alongside mandatory storage requirements and stricter financial thresholds.
Argentina’s market liberalisation pushes Goldwind into integrated, multibrand solutions
With more than 700 MW under contract and turbine technology reaching 8 MW, the company is reshaping its value proposition in Argentina by adding financing, O&M and new services to sustain project viability.
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Renewables dominate Guatemala auction with over 90 MW awarded
Solar PV and hydropower projects secured over 32% of contracted capacity in Guatemala’s Open Tender 1-2025, as state-backed supply reshaped competition and drove prices down.
Atlas Renewable Energy secures financial close for 128.8 MW solar project in Colombia
The project reached financial close under a project finance structure backed by COP 292.1 billion in debt and COP 58.38 billion in letters of credit, supporting construction of the 128.8 MWdc solar PV plant in Córdoba.
Uruguay launches its largest solar PV project with US$75 million investment
Uruguay’s state utility is advancing a major solar PV project in Cerro Largo, expected to come online by 2028, while two additional photovoltaic parks are set to be announced before year-end, reinforcing the country’s renewable energy expansion.
Dominican Republic to launch new tender adding BESS to existing renewable projects
Vice-Minister Ricardo Guerrero confirmed at Future Energy Summit Caribbean that a new procurement round will integrate battery energy storage systems (BESS) into operating assets, accelerating the country’s storage pipeline beyond 1.2 GW before 2028.
Renewables dominate Guatemala auction with over 90 MW awarded
Solar PV and hydropower projects secured over 32% of contracted capacity in Guatemala’s Open Tender 1-2025, as state-backed supply reshaped competition and drove prices down.
Interview: How LONGi “rescued” a solar project in Panama with anti-shading tech
A solar PV project in Panama on the brink of cancellation due to shading losses was revived using LONGi’s Hi-MO X10 module. The case highlights how advanced anti-shading technology can outperform initial expectations in complex environments.
Global wind energy grows 40%: 165 GW installed in 2025 — which markets are driving the growth?
Wind industry sets a new benchmark, as installations hit a record 165 GW last year. China, USA and India lead new wind capacity additions driven by high demand for onshore wind. Global wind power hits 1,299 GW, as governments turn to homegrown renewable energy.
Brazil moves to free up grid capacity with generator exit scheme
Regulator ANEEL launches a public consultation on a voluntary mechanism to revoke generation concessions and terminate transmission-use contracts, aiming to free up grid capacity tied to non-viable projects.
Today: Caribbean energy summit opens amid surge in renewables and storage investment
The Future Energy Summit event in the Dominican Republic brings together policymakers and industry leaders amid record tenders, growing renewable energy investment and key regulatory milestones.
Argentina’s 700 MW BESS tender set for oversubscription and lower prices
Government and industry anticipate record participation in the 700 MW battery storage auction, with offers potentially quadrupling the awarded capacity despite rising CAPEX and tight timelines to 2027.
Dominican Republic renewable tender draws 1.5 GW: storage rises, margins tighten
With more than 1.5 GW bid against an initial 600 MW, the process highlights strong competition and pressure on margins. Energy storage gains ground, while the grid emerges as the main constraint on sustained growth.
Vestas doubles down on Argentina as a core wind power market
With nearly 3 GW in operation and 350 MW under construction, the company is deepening its presence through long-term contracts, locally adapted technological development and expanded in-country capabilities across the value chain.
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 new royal decree reduces risk but fails to unlock storage bankability
The new framework accelerates permitting, improves visibility on grid capacity and tightens speculative access, but energy storage still depends on variable revenues in the absence of a capacity market, as warned by Andrés Pinilla Antón of Risen Energy.
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’s new royal decree reduces risk but fails to unlock storage bankability
The new framework accelerates permitting, improves visibility on grid capacity and tightens speculative access, but energy storage still depends on variable revenues in the absence of a capacity market, as warned by Andrés Pinilla Antón of Risen Energy.
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.
Peru publishes one of the regulations under Law 32249 after more than a year of delays: what changes in the electricity market
The new regulation sets the framework to incorporate flexibility into the power system, enables the participation of new players, and defines key technical and economic conditions, at a time when the sector still holds more than USD 12 billion in projects awaiting regulatory clarity.
Global wind energy grows 40%: 165 GW installed in 2025 — which markets are driving the growth?
Wind industry sets a new benchmark, as installations hit a record 165 GW last year. China, USA and India lead new wind capacity additions driven by high demand for onshore wind. Global wind power hits 1,299 GW, as governments turn to homegrown renewable energy.
Peru publishes one of the regulations under Law 32249 after more than a year of delays: what changes in the electricity market
The new regulation sets the framework to incorporate flexibility into the power system, enables the participation of new players, and defines key technical and economic conditions, at a time when the sector still holds more than USD 12 billion in projects awaiting regulatory clarity.
Global wind energy grows 40%: 165 GW installed in 2025 — which markets are driving the growth?
Wind industry sets a new benchmark, as installations hit a record 165 GW last year. China, USA and India lead new wind capacity additions driven by high demand for onshore wind. Global wind power hits 1,299 GW, as governments turn to homegrown renewable energy.
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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Spain opens just transition grid nodes to renewable and storage developers
The government seeks market feedback on renewable energy and storage projects that could connect to strategic grid nodes in former coal and nuclear regions.
Chile eases entry for bidders in USD 500m transmission tenders
The National Electric Coordinator introduces regulatory improvements to streamline participation in grid expansion projects worth over USD 500 million.
Argentina’s La Pampa tenders 15 MW solar PV expansion
Governor Sergio Ziliotto announces a new tender and a bill to promote industrial development alongside renewable energy expansion
Dominican Energy Minister to open FES Caribbean 2026 at pivotal moment for power sector
Joel Santos will inaugurate the summit in Santo Domingo amid record-breaking tenders, growing momentum for energy storage, and high-impact regulatory decisions shaping the Dominican electricity system.
Mexico prepares new renewable and storage tenders to reach nearly 16 GW this term
“We will be just one additional tender away from covering the nearly 16,500 MW of renewable energy capacity required for this administration,” said Deputy Energy Minister Jorge Islas, as the country advances towards a 38% clean energy target by 2030 and a more state-led planning model for the power sector.
Face to face with the new CEO: Alba Min Ye’s vision to lead Solis in Latin America
At RE+ Mexico, the executive explains how she coordinates teams between China and Latin America to align corporate cultures, while promoting the adoption of hybrid inverters and energy storage solutions with a focus on the commercial and industrial segment.
Renewables reshuffle: Victoria Sandoval joins Sungrow for Mexico
A 37.7 GW pipeline and the revival of the utility-scale segment are driving strategic moves in Mexico, as Sungrow strengthens its team to meet growing demand for renewable energy projects and services.
Spain’s new royal decree reduces risk but fails to unlock storage bankability
The new framework accelerates permitting, improves visibility on grid capacity and tightens speculative access, but energy storage still depends on variable revenues in the absence of a capacity market, as warned by Andrés Pinilla Antón of Risen Energy.



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