Dominican Republic at a turning point as FES Caribbean spotlights renewables tender and BESS growth
Future Energy Summit Caribbean will gather leading market players as bids triple the planned 600 MW with storage, while new BESS rules emerge and the grid faces pressure following blackouts.
Dominican Republic awards 600 MW BESS tender with bids from $0.106/kWh
Preliminary results from the EDES-LP-NGR-01-2025 tender reveal the ranking of awardable projects, with bids starting at USD 0.106/kWh and a strong dominance of solar PV. However, these have yet to be formalised amid the evaluation of a potential expansion to 605 MW, which would exceed the initially planned threshold.
40% surge in solar module prices disrupts Latin America’s market
Tax changes in China and mounting global supply pressures are forcing a reassessment of investments and redefining solar PV project development across the region.
Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy firms amid Iran crisis: what the sector warns
Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria and Portugal are urging the European Union (EU) to introduce a new windfall tax on extraordinary profits in the energy sector following the impact of the war in Iran. The proposal comes amid a global crisis that, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), has already surpassed the severity of those seen in 1973, 1979 and 2022.
Dominican Republic awards 600 MW BESS tender with bids from $0.106/kWh
Preliminary results from the EDES-LP-NGR-01-2025 tender reveal the ranking of awardable projects, with bids starting at USD 0.106/kWh and a strong dominance of solar PV. However, these have yet to be formalised amid the evaluation of a potential expansion to 605 MW, which would exceed the initially planned threshold.
40% surge in solar module prices disrupts Latin America’s market
Tax changes in China and mounting global supply pressures are forcing a reassessment of investments and redefining solar PV project development across the region.
Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy firms amid Iran crisis: what the sector warns
Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria and Portugal are urging the European Union (EU) to introduce a new windfall tax on extraordinary profits in the energy sector following the impact of the war in Iran. The proposal comes amid a global crisis that, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), has already surpassed the severity of those seen in 1973, 1979 and 2022.
Chile unveils energy legislative roadmap: key priorities from new minister
The new Energy Minister, Ximena Rincón, presented a legislative agenda focused on restoring regulatory certainty, modernizing power distribution, and enabling distributed generation and electrification across Chile’s power sector.
SIMM targets Argentina’s renewable and BESS construction gap
Brazil-based SIMM Soluciones is accelerating its expansion in Argentina, aiming to fill a structural gap in renewable energy and battery storage construction amid growing demand for grid infrastructure and clean energy projects.
Data over CAPEX? A shift redefining renewables in Argentina
With nearly 8 GW of installed capacity and USD 700 million in new storage opportunities, Argentina’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase where data analytics, smart operation, and efficiency are becoming as critical as upfront investment.
Huawei unveils new digital energy solutions in Argentina
Huawei Digital Power introduced a new portfolio of inverters, energy storage systems, and power electronics aimed at improving grid stability, reducing costs, and accelerating renewable energy integration in Argentina.
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Dominican Republic at a turning point as FES Caribbean spotlights renewables tender and BESS growth
Future Energy Summit Caribbean will gather leading market players as bids triple the planned 600 MW with storage, while new BESS rules emerge and the grid faces pressure following blackouts.
Dominican Republic awards 600 MW BESS tender with bids from $0.106/kWh
Preliminary results from the EDES-LP-NGR-01-2025 tender reveal the ranking of awardable projects, with bids starting at USD 0.106/kWh and a strong dominance of solar PV. However, these have yet to be formalised amid the evaluation of a potential expansion to 605 MW, which would exceed the initially planned threshold.
40% surge in solar module prices disrupts Latin America’s market
Tax changes in China and mounting global supply pressures are forcing a reassessment of investments and redefining solar PV project development across the region.
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Huawei unveils new digital energy solutions in Argentina
Huawei Digital Power introduced a new portfolio of inverters, energy storage systems, and power electronics aimed at improving grid stability, reducing costs, and accelerating renewable energy integration in Argentina.
Chile unveils energy legislative roadmap: key priorities from new minister
The new Energy Minister, Ximena Rincón, presented a legislative agenda focused on restoring regulatory certainty, modernizing power distribution, and enabling distributed generation and electrification across Chile’s power sector.
SIMM targets Argentina’s renewable and BESS construction gap
Brazil-based SIMM Soluciones is accelerating its expansion in Argentina, aiming to fill a structural gap in renewable energy and battery storage construction amid growing demand for grid infrastructure and clean energy projects.
Data over CAPEX? A shift redefining renewables in Argentina
With nearly 8 GW of installed capacity and USD 700 million in new storage opportunities, Argentina’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase where data analytics, smart operation, and efficiency are becoming as critical as upfront investment.
Huawei unveils new digital energy solutions in Argentina
Huawei Digital Power introduced a new portfolio of inverters, energy storage systems, and power electronics aimed at improving grid stability, reducing costs, and accelerating renewable energy integration in Argentina.
Argentina’s province launches BESS call for AlmaSADI tender
The provincial utility EPEC seeks battery energy storage projects totalling 100 MW and up to 500 MWh, aiming to position them in a national procurement expected to mobilise USD 700 million in investment with 15-year contracts.
Spain adds 650 MW of renewables as clean power tops 60% in March
Spain’s power system began 2026 with 650 MW of new renewable capacity, driven mainly by solar PV. In March, clean energy sources reached 63.1% of the electricity mix, led by wind (22.4%), while demand declined by 1.8% year-on-year, according to data from Red Eléctrica de España.
Brazil unveils draft rules for $2.2bn transmission auction to expand power grid
The tender includes over 2,000 km of transmission lines and key grid infrastructure to enhance reliability and support power system expansion across multiple regions.
Wattkraft introduces Huawei’s 241 kWh battery and new C&I solar solutions
The new solutions expand solar PV storage and energy management capabilities, with a strong focus on the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment. The highlight is Huawei’s new LUNA2000-241-2S1 cabinet battery, offering up to 241 kWh.
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.
Mexico boosts BESS investment case with new storage contract framework
According to Javier Gaona, Principal BESS Consultant & Software Architect at Power Flow Analytics, the new contract reduces regulatory uncertainty and could lower the cost of capital by 150–250 basis points, enabling revenue streams such as energy arbitrage, frequency regulation and firm capacity—services that previously lacked clear monetisation.
Peru identifies over 20 GW of wind power potential, led by northern regions
Piura (7,098 MW) and Lambayeque (7,017 MW) stand out among the regions with the highest wind generation capacity, positioning them as strategic development hubs.
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 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 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.
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 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.
Chile unveils energy legislative roadmap: key priorities from new minister
The new Energy Minister, Ximena Rincón, presented a legislative agenda focused on restoring regulatory certainty, modernizing power distribution, and enabling distributed generation and electrification across Chile’s power sector.
SIMM targets Argentina’s renewable and BESS construction gap
Brazil-based SIMM Soluciones is accelerating its expansion in Argentina, aiming to fill a structural gap in renewable energy and battery storage construction amid growing demand for grid infrastructure and clean energy projects.
Data over CAPEX? A shift redefining renewables in Argentina
With nearly 8 GW of installed capacity and USD 700 million in new storage opportunities, Argentina’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase where data analytics, smart operation, and efficiency are becoming as critical as upfront investment.
Chile unveils energy legislative roadmap: key priorities from new minister
The new Energy Minister, Ximena Rincón, presented a legislative agenda focused on restoring regulatory certainty, modernizing power distribution, and enabling distributed generation and electrification across Chile’s power sector.
SIMM targets Argentina’s renewable and BESS construction gap
Brazil-based SIMM Soluciones is accelerating its expansion in Argentina, aiming to fill a structural gap in renewable energy and battery storage construction amid growing demand for grid infrastructure and clean energy projects.
Data over CAPEX? A shift redefining renewables in Argentina
With nearly 8 GW of installed capacity and USD 700 million in new storage opportunities, Argentina’s renewable energy sector is entering a phase where data analytics, smart operation, and efficiency are becoming as critical as upfront investment.
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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Guatemala tender awards over 700 MW of solar-plus-storage capacity
PEG-5 auction allocates 1.1 GW of clean energy out of 1.5 GW total, positioning storage-backed renewables at the core of future power system expansion
Peru elections with over 30 candidates: who’s leading and what they propose for renewables
Less than a week before the 12 April elections, Peru faces a highly fragmented landscape and widespread voter indecision, with nearly one-third of the electorate still undecided. At the same time, leading candidates broadly agree on promoting renewable energy, albeit with limited policy detail, as the sector anticipates strong growth and awaits the regulation of Law 32249.
CATL backs Argentina with 1.1 GWh BESS megaproject
The company is advancing a BESS project exceeding 1 GWh in the country, positioning Argentina as a strategic market amid renewable growth and public tenders such as AlmaGBA and AlmaSADI for storage systems.
Mexico’s CFE secures 900 MW solar and 450 MW storage in new PPAs
CFE’s qualified supply subsidiary signs power purchase agreements with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to integrate two solar PV projects in Campeche, supporting Mexico’s renewable energy and grid reliability strategy.
Growatt unveils global initiative to spotlight engineers behind solar and storage growth
The “Smiles Behind Every Kilowatt” initiative invites solar professionals worldwide to share project experiences, highlighting the human expertise driving renewable energy deployment.
Argentine utility Trelew signs first deal to replace CAMMESA power purchases
The local utility becomes the first distribution company to fully replace purchases from the wholesale market administrator with a private generator, signalling new contracting models in Argentina’s electricity sector.
Chile appoints new energy lead in Atacama to drive renewable growth
Manuel Nanjarí Contreras, an experienced socioeconomist, will lead energy policy in one of Chile’s key renewable energy regions.
Matrix Renewables and EDF sign deal to optimise 500 MW UK BESS project
The 500 MW / 2-hour (1 GWh) battery energy storage system will enhance grid flexibility in Great Britain, supporting Clean Power 2035 and Net Zero 2050 targets.



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