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.
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.
FONENERGÍA: Energy fix or ‘bureaucratic bottleneck’ in Colombia?
The new fund will centralise resources to expand access to electricity and gas, with a projected investment of $3.7 trillion by 2030. The initiative aims to close critical gaps, although questions remain over its implementation and efficiency.
Sigenergy debuts successfully on Hong Kong Stock exchange backed by global investors
In this way, the company positions itself as the first “AI + all-in-one PV storage” company to be listed on the HKEX.
Four energy giants vie to privatize Argentina’s largest power transmission operator
Genneia, Edison Group, Central Puerto and Edenor submit bids to acquire the government’s stake in CITELEC, the controlling company of Transener, which operates 85% of the country’s high-voltage transmission network.
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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.
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Four energy giants vie to privatize Argentina’s largest power transmission operator
Genneia, Edison Group, Central Puerto and Edenor submit bids to acquire the government’s stake in CITELEC, the controlling company of Transener, which operates 85% of the country’s high-voltage transmission network.
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.
FONENERGÍA: Energy fix or ‘bureaucratic bottleneck’ in Colombia?
The new fund will centralise resources to expand access to electricity and gas, with a projected investment of $3.7 trillion by 2030. The initiative aims to close critical gaps, although questions remain over its implementation and efficiency.
Sigenergy debuts successfully on Hong Kong Stock exchange backed by global investors
In this way, the company positions itself as the first “AI + all-in-one PV storage” company to be listed on the HKEX.
Four energy giants vie to privatize Argentina’s largest power transmission operator
Genneia, Edison Group, Central Puerto and Edenor submit bids to acquire the government’s stake in CITELEC, the controlling company of Transener, which operates 85% of the country’s high-voltage transmission network.
Peru energy crisis sends power costs soaring, reviving renewables debate
COES reported active energy transfer payments exceeding PEN 510 million in March 2026—four times the historical average. The spike followed a natural gas supply disruption that drove up system costs and exposed the urgency of accelerating renewables and energy storage deployment.
TDDL enters Argentina targeting grid expansion and renewables growth
The global energy infrastructure firm partners with LH Energy to deploy EPC solutions, strengthen transmission networks, and tap into large-scale renewable and storage projects in a fast-growing market.
AES Chile expands Latin America’s largest solar and storage hub
With nearly a decade of development and over $1.3 billion invested, the Andes Solar Hub reaches 692 MW of solar PV and 510 MW of battery energy storage capacity.
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.
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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20-21 April
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14 May
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19 May
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28 September
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1 October
FES Chile
28-29 October
FES Brazil
3 November
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.
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.
Four energy giants vie to privatize Argentina’s largest power transmission operator
Genneia, Edison Group, Central Puerto and Edenor submit bids to acquire the government’s stake in CITELEC, the controlling company of Transener, which operates 85% of the country’s high-voltage transmission network.
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.
Four energy giants vie to privatize Argentina’s largest power transmission operator
Genneia, Edison Group, Central Puerto and Edenor submit bids to acquire the government’s stake in CITELEC, the controlling company of Transener, which operates 85% of the country’s high-voltage transmission network.
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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24 September
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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.
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.
Galp expands renewables footprint with 350 MW wind deal in Spain
The deal includes 17 onshore wind farms generating around 750 GWh annually, boosting Galp’s renewable capacity to 2 GW and increasing wind’s share in its energy mix.
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.



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