February 23, 2026FES Argentina 2026: Countdown begins amid power market overhaul
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With 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
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The 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
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Twenty 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
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Spain’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.
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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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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 20, 2026VERBUND bets on hybrid solar and storage to navigate Spain’s volatile power market
February 20, 2026The Austrian utility plans to expand its Iberian footprint with 750 MW already in operation, 800 MW of pumped storage under development and a strategy combining batteries, energy trading and CAPEX optimisation to strengthen margins in Spain’s volatile wholesale power market.
February 20, 2026Mexico tightens social permitting for BESS above 250 MWh
February 20, 2026New MISSE 2026 regulation classifies energy storage projects by MWh capacity and places systems above 250 MWh under the same social and documentary requirements as large-scale power plants, reshaping project timelines and investment strategy.
February 19, 2026It’s today: Join the free live stream on Argentina’s new renewable investment landscape
February 19, 2026On 19 February, senior executives from Gonvarri Solar Steel, Genneia, Solar DQD, JA Solar and EPSE San Juan will discuss live the impact of Argentina’s new market rules and the opportunities emerging for key players across the renewable energy ecosystem. There is still time to register.
February 19, 2026Peru’s interim Presidency raises uncertainty over renewable energy reform and 2026 tenders
February 19, 2026With USD 12 billion in renewable energy projects on hold, the removal of interim President José Jeri and the appointment of José Balcázar add fresh uncertainty over the regulation of Law 32249 and the launch of new clean energy tenders scheduled for 2026.
February 19, 2026Jinko ESS quantifies Iberia’s new BESS landscape: 8% battery rise and 11 GW quoted
February 19, 2026Lithium price volatility and a 3% tax rebate have driven an 8% increase in battery costs in early 2026, while Jinko ESS has already quoted more than 11 GW of energy storage projects across Iberia, signalling sustained momentum in the region’s BESS market.
February 19, 2026Dominican Republic targets nearly 2 GW of solar by 2027 as 600 MW BESS tender advances
February 19, 2026Solar PV will rise from 1,580.96 MW in 2025 to 1,907.48 MW by 2027, reinforcing its role as the backbone of the power mix. However, 189,082 MWh of curtailed renewable energy is pushing the country to tender 600 MW (nominal) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to secure grid integration and sustain renewable expansion.
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 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 20, 2026Brazil’s new capacity auction price caps could boost battery storage competitiveness
February 20, 2026Industry associations ABSOLAR and ABSAE say revised price ceilings for Brazil’s 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction better reflect real capacity costs and could unlock more than BRL 3 billion (USD ~600 million) in annual savings through large-scale battery storage deployment.
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 20, 2026Brazil’s new capacity auction price caps could boost battery storage competitiveness
February 20, 2026Industry associations ABSOLAR and ABSAE say revised price ceilings for Brazil’s 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction better reflect real capacity costs and could unlock more than BRL 3 billion (USD ~600 million) in annual savings through large-scale battery storage deployment.
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 18, 2026Colombia reaches 4.2 GW in renewables, but faces 6 GW supply gap by 2027
February 18, 2026The country is set to reach 4.2 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2026. However, 5.1 GW remain without financial close and around USD 5 billion in investment is required to prevent a structural deficit by 2027.
February 18, 2026Colombia tops 3 GW in solar PV as utility-scale boom accelerates
February 18, 2026With 1.6 GW already in commercial operation and a further 1.4 GW under testing, Colombia’s solar PV expansion accelerates ahead of a new long-term renewable energy auction scheduled for 2026.
February 18, 2026U.S. raises tariffs on chinese battery graphite to nearly 220%
February 18, 2026The move follows a year-long investigation into alleged unfair trade practices and significantly increases duties on key lithium-ion battery inputs, reshaping the competitive landscape for U.S. manufacturers and Asian suppliers.
February 13, 2026Spain receives over €6bn in renewable aid requests as 2026 becomes a “defining year” for energy storage
February 13, 2026Authorities from Spain’s energy ministry and IDAE reveal unprecedented demand for renewable and storage funding, signalling that 2026 will mark a structural shift in the role of flexibility within the power system.
February 13, 2026Guatemala power auction attracts 4.7 GW in bids, over three times target
February 13, 2026The auction to secure power supply for 2030–2033 attracts 51 companies and could mobilise more than USD 3.7 billion, marking a new phase of competition, renewable energy growth and long-term system planning.
February 13, 2026YPF Luz tokenises US$800m in PPAs with blockchain platform
February 13, 2026Backed by US$800 million in signed contracts, the Argentine power producer aims to expand its renewable energy customer base tenfold by enabling digital power purchase agreements via blockchain.
February 13, 2026Colbún receives first batteries for US$200m Chilean BESS project
February 13, 2026The delivery of the first 70 units marks a key milestone in the US$200 million battery energy storage project linked to a 232 MW solar PV plant, strengthening renewable supply and grid stability in northern Chile.
February 12, 2026FES Iberia goes live: Industry leaders shape Spain’s storage and renewables future
February 12, 2026Future Energy Summit Iberia Renewables & Storage brings together hundreds of public and private sector leaders to define the roadmap for energy storage, distributed generation and renewable energy policy in Spain. Join the live broadcast and follow the debate in real time.
