FES Caribe 2026: Which companies and energy leaders are already confirmed for the fifth edition in the Dominican Republic
The Future Energy Summit Caribe will take place on 20–21 April in Santo Domingo and will bring together leading companies from the energy sector at a time marked by renewable energy tenders, growing interest in energy storage and challenges related to the reliability of island power systems.
Mariano Berges and Soltec’s “rebirth”: “Renewables were love at first sight”
Soltec’s CEO, Mariano Berges, outlines in Energía Estratégica’s streaming series the strategy to relaunch the company after its financial crisis. With a focus on tracker innovation and international expansion, the firm aims to strengthen its presence in the United States and regain leadership in Latin America.
Spain’s first offshore wind auction could include 200–300 MW projects
The association suggests selecting at least three high-potential maritime areas to activate industrial clusters and prioritise financially and technically solid offshore wind projects.
Grids under pressure and new tenders drive energy storage in Latin America: Sungrow prepares with 110 GW of capacity
Tomás Fuentealba explained that Sungrow currently has 75 GW of annual energy storage manufacturing capacity and is expanding new factories to reach 110 GW, aiming to capture the opportunities emerging from new projects and tenders across Latin America.
Mariano Berges and Soltec’s “rebirth”: “Renewables were love at first sight”
Soltec’s CEO, Mariano Berges, outlines in Energía Estratégica’s streaming series the strategy to relaunch the company after its financial crisis. With a focus on tracker innovation and international expansion, the firm aims to strengthen its presence in the United States and regain leadership in Latin America.
Spain’s first offshore wind auction could include 200–300 MW projects
The association suggests selecting at least three high-potential maritime areas to activate industrial clusters and prioritise financially and technically solid offshore wind projects.
Grids under pressure and new tenders drive energy storage in Latin America: Sungrow prepares with 110 GW of capacity
Tomás Fuentealba explained that Sungrow currently has 75 GW of annual energy storage manufacturing capacity and is expanding new factories to reach 110 GW, aiming to capture the opportunities emerging from new projects and tenders across Latin America.
50% larger solar modules reshape plant design: Factiun responds with new tracker generation
The increasing size and weight of solar panels is reshaping the design of tracking structures in utility-scale plants. The company is advancing solutions capable of operating with longer strings and is already involved in projects across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Central America.
Vestas: Wind power expansion in Argentina hinges on grid upgrades
The development of new wind projects in the country faces a structural challenge: transmission capacity. Speaking at FES Argentina, Andrés Gismondi, Vice President of Sales for LATAM South and North at Vestas, stressed that expanding the grid will be key to harnessing a wind resource capable of generating up to twice as much energy as in other markets.
Argentina’s AlmaSADI tender targets 700 MW of BESS across the grid
The AlmaSADI call for proposals aims to award 700 MW of BESS capacity. However, Argentina’s wholesale electricity market operator CAMMESA clarified that the total capacity allocated across nodes approaches 1,000 MW, enabling competition not only within regions but also between them. In addition, project locations differ according to system criticality, with some nodes offering advantages over others.
Wattkraft warns that without capacity payments energy storage will grow only “opportunistically”
Jesús Heras, Technical Director for SouthWest Europe, warns that the sector needs clear regulatory frameworks to attract investment and consolidate projects. Meanwhile, technological solutions such as containerised battery systems and control platforms developed together with Huawei are gaining traction in industrial self-consumption projects.
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FES Caribe 2026: Which companies and energy leaders are already confirmed for the fifth edition in the Dominican Republic
The Future Energy Summit Caribe will take place on 20–21 April in Santo Domingo and will bring together leading companies from the energy sector at a time marked by renewable energy tenders, growing interest in energy storage and challenges related to the reliability of island power systems.
Mariano Berges and Soltec’s “rebirth”: “Renewables were love at first sight”
Soltec’s CEO, Mariano Berges, outlines in Energía Estratégica’s streaming series the strategy to relaunch the company after its financial crisis. With a focus on tracker innovation and international expansion, the firm aims to strengthen its presence in the United States and regain leadership in Latin America.
Spain’s first offshore wind auction could include 200–300 MW projects
The association suggests selecting at least three high-potential maritime areas to activate industrial clusters and prioritise financially and technically solid offshore wind projects.
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Wattkraft warns that without capacity payments energy storage will grow only “opportunistically”
Jesús Heras, Technical Director for SouthWest Europe, warns that the sector needs clear regulatory frameworks to attract investment and consolidate projects. Meanwhile, technological solutions such as containerised battery systems and control platforms developed together with Huawei are gaining traction in industrial self-consumption projects.
50% larger solar modules reshape plant design: Factiun responds with new tracker generation
The increasing size and weight of solar panels is reshaping the design of tracking structures in utility-scale plants. The company is advancing solutions capable of operating with longer strings and is already involved in projects across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Central America.
Vestas: Wind power expansion in Argentina hinges on grid upgrades
The development of new wind projects in the country faces a structural challenge: transmission capacity. Speaking at FES Argentina, Andrés Gismondi, Vice President of Sales for LATAM South and North at Vestas, stressed that expanding the grid will be key to harnessing a wind resource capable of generating up to twice as much energy as in other markets.
Argentina’s AlmaSADI tender targets 700 MW of BESS across the grid
The AlmaSADI call for proposals aims to award 700 MW of BESS capacity. However, Argentina’s wholesale electricity market operator CAMMESA clarified that the total capacity allocated across nodes approaches 1,000 MW, enabling competition not only within regions but also between them. In addition, project locations differ according to system criticality, with some nodes offering advantages over others.
Wattkraft warns that without capacity payments energy storage will grow only “opportunistically”
Jesús Heras, Technical Director for SouthWest Europe, warns that the sector needs clear regulatory frameworks to attract investment and consolidate projects. Meanwhile, technological solutions such as containerised battery systems and control platforms developed together with Huawei are gaining traction in industrial self-consumption projects.
FMO backs $95m loan for green hydrogen fertiliser project in Paraguay
The Dutch entrepreneurial development bank will provide a guaranteed loan to ATOME for one of the world’s first industrial-scale facilities producing green nitrogen fertilisers using green hydrogen generated from 100% renewable electricity.
Breakthrough technology could slash solar installation costs by up to 60%
Héctor Erdociain, CSO & CTO of Chemik Group, announced new technological solutions for photovoltaic projects and an international expansion strategy aimed at increasing the company’s global business by up to 30%, after supplying 6 GW in 2025.
S-5! expands operations in Colombia with new distribution and sales leadership
To better serve EPCs, developers and PV installers in Colombia, S-5! has strengthened its distribution channel through CELTEC, a strategic partner since 2024 that is now establishing local operations in the country. With new logistics capabilities and local inventory availability, the expansion improves delivery times and technical responsiveness for solar mounting solutions.
Brazil sets April for first grid-scale battery storage auction
The Ministry of Mines and Energy confirmed that the country’s first BESS capacity auction will launch in April. Projects must have at least 30 MW of capacity and winners will sign 10-year contracts as Brazil advances regulation to integrate energy storage into its power market.
Guatemala’s renewable auction attracts nearly 2 GW of bids and raises grid concerns
The procurement process to add new power capacity exceeded industry expectations, receiving renewable energy bids close to 2 GW. However, strengthening the transmission network has emerged as the key challenge to accommodate rising electricity demand and connect future projects.
PCR CEO warns: Argentina’s renewable boom will follow new power demand
At Future Energy Summit Argentina, PCR CEO Martín Brandi said renewable energy projects will accelerate once electricity demand grows again. Meanwhile, the company advances a 185.6 MW wind project under the RIGI investment regime and grid expansion works.
EU approves €440m Spanish aid scheme to boost green hydrogen production
The European Commission has authorised Spain to allocate €440 million in state aid to support renewable hydrogen production through the European Hydrogen Bank’s “Auctions-as-a-Service” mechanism, helping deploy up to 382 MW of electrolysis capacity.
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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50% larger solar modules reshape plant design: Factiun responds with new tracker generation
The increasing size and weight of solar panels is reshaping the design of tracking structures in utility-scale plants. The company is advancing solutions capable of operating with longer strings and is already involved in projects across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Central America.
Wattkraft warns that without capacity payments energy storage will grow only “opportunistically”
Jesús Heras, Technical Director for SouthWest Europe, warns that the sector needs clear regulatory frameworks to attract investment and consolidate projects. Meanwhile, technological solutions such as containerised battery systems and control platforms developed together with Huawei are gaining traction in industrial self-consumption projects.
Breakthrough technology could slash solar installation costs by up to 60%
Héctor Erdociain, CSO & CTO of Chemik Group, announced new technological solutions for photovoltaic projects and an international expansion strategy aimed at increasing the company’s global business by up to 30%, after supplying 6 GW in 2025.
50% larger solar modules reshape plant design: Factiun responds with new tracker generation
The increasing size and weight of solar panels is reshaping the design of tracking structures in utility-scale plants. The company is advancing solutions capable of operating with longer strings and is already involved in projects across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Central America.
Wattkraft warns that without capacity payments energy storage will grow only “opportunistically”
Jesús Heras, Technical Director for SouthWest Europe, warns that the sector needs clear regulatory frameworks to attract investment and consolidate projects. Meanwhile, technological solutions such as containerised battery systems and control platforms developed together with Huawei are gaining traction in industrial self-consumption projects.
Breakthrough technology could slash solar installation costs by up to 60%
Héctor Erdociain, CSO & CTO of Chemik Group, announced new technological solutions for photovoltaic projects and an international expansion strategy aimed at increasing the company’s global business by up to 30%, after supplying 6 GW in 2025.
Grids under pressure and new tenders drive energy storage in Latin America: Sungrow prepares with 110 GW of capacity
Tomás Fuentealba explained that Sungrow currently has 75 GW of annual energy storage manufacturing capacity and is expanding new factories to reach 110 GW, aiming to capture the opportunities emerging from new projects and tenders across Latin America.
Brazil sets April for first grid-scale battery storage auction
The Ministry of Mines and Energy confirmed that the country’s first BESS capacity auction will launch in April. Projects must have at least 30 MW of capacity and winners will sign 10-year contracts as Brazil advances regulation to integrate energy storage into its power market.
PCR CEO warns: Argentina’s renewable boom will follow new power demand
At Future Energy Summit Argentina, PCR CEO Martín Brandi said renewable energy projects will accelerate once electricity demand grows again. Meanwhile, the company advances a 185.6 MW wind project under the RIGI investment regime and grid expansion works.
Grids under pressure and new tenders drive energy storage in Latin America: Sungrow prepares with 110 GW of capacity
Tomás Fuentealba explained that Sungrow currently has 75 GW of annual energy storage manufacturing capacity and is expanding new factories to reach 110 GW, aiming to capture the opportunities emerging from new projects and tenders across Latin America.
Brazil sets April for first grid-scale battery storage auction
The Ministry of Mines and Energy confirmed that the country’s first BESS capacity auction will launch in April. Projects must have at least 30 MW of capacity and winners will sign 10-year contracts as Brazil advances regulation to integrate energy storage into its power market.
PCR CEO warns: Argentina’s renewable boom will follow new power demand
At Future Energy Summit Argentina, PCR CEO Martín Brandi said renewable energy projects will accelerate once electricity demand grows again. Meanwhile, the company advances a 185.6 MW wind project under the RIGI investment regime and grid expansion works.
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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Argentina sees new 800 MW solar and battery storage pipeline take shape
A growing renewable energy developer is advancing 17 projects and targets 250 MW in operation by 2026. After securing capacity in the AlmaGBA auction, the company is positioning battery energy storage systems (BESS) as a central pillar for future growth in the Argentine power market.
Peru power prices surge above $250/MWh after gas supply disruption
A pipeline incident affecting the Camisea gas system triggered emergency measures and forced greater use of liquid fuels in power generation. The episode is reviving debate over renewable energy expansion, battery storage and grid resilience.
Solar module demand surges ahead of China tax change, says JA Solar
Developers are accelerating module purchases before a fiscal shift in China removes VAT rebates. The trend is reshaping the global solar PV market and opening new opportunities in Argentina, particularly for energy storage and distributed generation.
Schletter warns of a “plateau” in Spain’s solar market as demand for hybridization structures grows
Ángel Alegría, Head of Commercial at Schletter, said developers are prioritizing bankable, robust, and hybrid-ready mounting structures as the solar industry seeks to reduce technical and financial risks in new projects.
Solar plants can lose up to 30% efficiency without proper maintenance in Argentina
As Argentina expands its solar PV capacity, operations and maintenance are becoming critical to project profitability. At Future Energy Summit Argentina, SolarCleano highlighted the role of automated robotic cleaning in maximizing long-term generation.
Solar executive Carolina Nester turns renewable energy into children’s books
After years working in solar PV, energy storage and the energy transition, Circular Synergies Board Advisor Carolina Nester launches a children’s book collection explaining renewable energy and recycling through stories and activities.
Panama receives seven bids in renewable tender for up to 260 MW
Wind and hydropower projects submitted under ETESA’s LPI No. 01-25 could deliver up to 260.57 MW of combined capacity, although actual monthly output will fluctuate due to the variability of wind resources.
Paraguay eyes 800 MW expansion as government opens power sector to private investment
Vice Minister Mauricio Bejarano says private developers will play a central role in Paraguay’s next phase of power generation, as the country prepares its first 140 MW solar tender and new regulatory frameworks to attract investment.



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