Argentina’s province weighs new renewable tenders and expands distributed solar
Argentina’s Santa Fe province is assessing new renewable energy auctions under its Generfe programme while expanding the Prosumidores distributed generation scheme, which already counts 1,500 prosumers and nearly 10 MW installed.
IPP Energía Aljaval plans 2.1 GW solar and BESS pipeline in Mexico
Spain-based developer Energía Aljaval has approved a 2026–2027 strategic plan focused on eight utility-scale solar PV projects with battery energy storage, aiming to reach Ready-to-Build status by 2027 and commercial operation by the end of the decade.
China cuts photovoltaic capacity after supply triples demand: where does Yingli Solar stand?
The solar industry is undergoing a restructuring after years of global overcapacity. Luis Contreras, Managing Director of Yingli Solar, explains how the end of China’s 9% export tax rebate and rising supply chain costs are expected to stabilize prices and bring greater predictability to solar project development.
CATL moves forward with its first 1+ GWh project in Argentina while assessing opportunities under CAMMESA
The company will supply batteries for Central Puerto projects in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area (AMBA), which are set to become the largest energy storage development in the country. Speaking at FES Argentina, Lucas Ponce said the main opportunities for the sector will be linked to CAMMESA, as the market launches the new Alma SADI tender.
IPP Energía Aljaval plans 2.1 GW solar and BESS pipeline in Mexico
Spain-based developer Energía Aljaval has approved a 2026–2027 strategic plan focused on eight utility-scale solar PV projects with battery energy storage, aiming to reach Ready-to-Build status by 2027 and commercial operation by the end of the decade.
China cuts photovoltaic capacity after supply triples demand: where does Yingli Solar stand?
The solar industry is undergoing a restructuring after years of global overcapacity. Luis Contreras, Managing Director of Yingli Solar, explains how the end of China’s 9% export tax rebate and rising supply chain costs are expected to stabilize prices and bring greater predictability to solar project development.
CATL moves forward with its first 1+ GWh project in Argentina while assessing opportunities under CAMMESA
The company will supply batteries for Central Puerto projects in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area (AMBA), which are set to become the largest energy storage development in the country. Speaking at FES Argentina, Lucas Ponce said the main opportunities for the sector will be linked to CAMMESA, as the market launches the new Alma SADI tender.
Software is entering the solar PV field: How manufacturers aim to boost plant output
Oscar Aira, Managing Director for Europe and Latin America at GameChange Solar, explained how new algorithms applied to solar trackers can increase generation by up to 1–1.5% on complex terrain while improving the overall performance of photovoltaic power plants.
Sigenergy unveils AI-driven strategy and opens smart energy hub in China
The Chinese energy technology company introduced its new AI-driven strategy and expanded its portfolio with solutions for residential, commercial & industrial and utility-scale applications, marking a new phase of global growth.
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.
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Argentina’s province weighs new renewable tenders and expands distributed solar
Argentina’s Santa Fe province is assessing new renewable energy auctions under its Generfe programme while expanding the Prosumidores distributed generation scheme, which already counts 1,500 prosumers and nearly 10 MW installed.
IPP Energía Aljaval plans 2.1 GW solar and BESS pipeline in Mexico
Spain-based developer Energía Aljaval has approved a 2026–2027 strategic plan focused on eight utility-scale solar PV projects with battery energy storage, aiming to reach Ready-to-Build status by 2027 and commercial operation by the end of the decade.
China cuts photovoltaic capacity after supply triples demand: where does Yingli Solar stand?
The solar industry is undergoing a restructuring after years of global overcapacity. Luis Contreras, Managing Director of Yingli Solar, explains how the end of China’s 9% export tax rebate and rising supply chain costs are expected to stabilize prices and bring greater predictability to solar project development.
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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.
Software is entering the solar PV field: How manufacturers aim to boost plant output
Oscar Aira, Managing Director for Europe and Latin America at GameChange Solar, explained how new algorithms applied to solar trackers can increase generation by up to 1–1.5% on complex terrain while improving the overall performance of photovoltaic power plants.
Sigenergy unveils AI-driven strategy and opens smart energy hub in China
The Chinese energy technology company introduced its new AI-driven strategy and expanded its portfolio with solutions for residential, commercial & industrial and utility-scale applications, marking a new phase of global growth.
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.
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.
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.
Argentina’s 700 MW BESS tender attracts global battery suppliers
Gotion is developing higher-capacity battery energy storage systems and expanding its regional footprint as Argentina prepares to award 700 MW of grid-scale storage under the AlmaSADI programme.
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.
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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China cuts photovoltaic capacity after supply triples demand: where does Yingli Solar stand?
The solar industry is undergoing a restructuring after years of global overcapacity. Luis Contreras, Managing Director of Yingli Solar, explains how the end of China’s 9% export tax rebate and rising supply chain costs are expected to stabilize prices and bring greater predictability to solar project development.
Software is entering the solar PV field: How manufacturers aim to boost plant output
Oscar Aira, Managing Director for Europe and Latin America at GameChange Solar, explained how new algorithms applied to solar trackers can increase generation by up to 1–1.5% on complex terrain while improving the overall performance of photovoltaic power plants.
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.
China cuts photovoltaic capacity after supply triples demand: where does Yingli Solar stand?
The solar industry is undergoing a restructuring after years of global overcapacity. Luis Contreras, Managing Director of Yingli Solar, explains how the end of China’s 9% export tax rebate and rising supply chain costs are expected to stabilize prices and bring greater predictability to solar project development.
Software is entering the solar PV field: How manufacturers aim to boost plant output
Oscar Aira, Managing Director for Europe and Latin America at GameChange Solar, explained how new algorithms applied to solar trackers can increase generation by up to 1–1.5% on complex terrain while improving the overall performance of photovoltaic power plants.
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.
CATL moves forward with its first 1+ GWh project in Argentina while assessing opportunities under CAMMESA
The company will supply batteries for Central Puerto projects in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area (AMBA), which are set to become the largest energy storage development in the country. Speaking at FES Argentina, Lucas Ponce said the main opportunities for the sector will be linked to CAMMESA, as the market launches the new Alma SADI tender.
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.
CATL moves forward with its first 1+ GWh project in Argentina while assessing opportunities under CAMMESA
The company will supply batteries for Central Puerto projects in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area (AMBA), which are set to become the largest energy storage development in the country. Speaking at FES Argentina, Lucas Ponce said the main opportunities for the sector will be linked to CAMMESA, as the market launches the new Alma SADI tender.
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.
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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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.
Huawei expects over 4 GWh of BESS growth in Chile with new large-scale systems
The company is preparing new large-scale technologies, including 6 MWh battery systems and 30 MW equipment, as Chile accelerates the deployment of energy storage to address grid congestion and renewable curtailment.
360Energy sees Argentina’s context as “favourable” for energy storage while closely monitoring Brazil’s upcoming auction
The company’s Development and Technology Manager, Juan Pablo Alagia, says the country has the technical and regulatory conditions to advance battery deployment in the power system. 360Energy is already developing projects totalling 30 MWh, while the local market evaluates new tenders and the sector debates the rollout of energy storage in Argentina’s national interconnected system (SADI).
APsystems: Battery storage in distributed generation is now a necessity
The company’s LATAM Branch Manager, Gustavo Marín, stated that storage costs have reached a balance point that enables their adoption in residential, commercial and industrial systems. He also analysed the potential impact in Argentina and how batteries could be integrated into the country’s 125 MW of installed distributed generation capacity.
FES Caribe’s fifth edition approaches amid key renewable and BESS tenders
With just over a month until the event in Santo Domingo, energy sector leaders are preparing to analyse new investment opportunities, capacity procurement processes and the growth of battery energy storage across Central America and the Caribbean.
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.



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