One week to FES Caribbean: auctions, batteries and regulation take centre stage in the Dominican energy debate
With the event just days away, the Dominican market is accelerating key decisions amid rising competition in renewable generation with storage, new technical frameworks and growing urgency to strengthen power system reliability.
Race for energy storage in Spain: who leads the 2.5 GW pipeline in Q1
The first three months of 2026 mark a turning point, with 2,420.1 MW under permitting across more than 60 projects. Developers such as Solaria, OPD Energy, BRUC Energy, Iberdrola, Repsol and Saeta Yield account for a significant share of the pipeline in a market increasingly driven by hybridisation. Below is a project-by-project breakdown, including capacity, location and lead developer.
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.
Race for energy storage in Spain: who leads the 2.5 GW pipeline in Q1
The first three months of 2026 mark a turning point, with 2,420.1 MW under permitting across more than 60 projects. Developers such as Solaria, OPD Energy, BRUC Energy, Iberdrola, Repsol and Saeta Yield account for a significant share of the pipeline in a market increasingly driven by hybridisation. Below is a project-by-project breakdown, including capacity, location and lead developer.
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.
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One week to FES Caribbean: auctions, batteries and regulation take centre stage in the Dominican energy debate
With the event just days away, the Dominican market is accelerating key decisions amid rising competition in renewable generation with storage, new technical frameworks and growing urgency to strengthen power system reliability.
Race for energy storage in Spain: who leads the 2.5 GW pipeline in Q1
The first three months of 2026 mark a turning point, with 2,420.1 MW under permitting across more than 60 projects. Developers such as Solaria, OPD Energy, BRUC Energy, Iberdrola, Repsol and Saeta Yield account for a significant share of the pipeline in a market increasingly driven by hybridisation. Below is a project-by-project breakdown, including capacity, location and lead developer.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Goldwind: Argentina’s wind sector enters ‘adjustment phase’
With more than 700 MW in contracts and projects in operation since 2020, the company assesses a market gaining competitiveness after a decade of maturity, though facing new costs and structural challenges in infrastructure and financing.
Solis to Showcase EverCore and Residential Energy Storage Innovations at RE+ Mexico 2026
At the exhibition, Solis will highlight advanced energy storage solutions for both residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) applications, demonstrating how integrated storage technologies enable more resilient, flexible, and decentralized energy systems in Latin America.
ISOCINDU’s rooftop solar project to supply 88% of plant demand in Mexico
The project features a rail-less mounting solution from S-5!, enabling solar PV on lightweight insulated metal panel roofs and supplying up to 88% of the facility’s electricity demand.
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.
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.
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.
Solis to Showcase EverCore and Residential Energy Storage Innovations at RE+ Mexico 2026
At the exhibition, Solis will highlight advanced energy storage solutions for both residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) applications, demonstrating how integrated storage technologies enable more resilient, flexible, and decentralized energy systems in Latin America.
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.
Solis to Showcase EverCore and Residential Energy Storage Innovations at RE+ Mexico 2026
At the exhibition, Solis will highlight advanced energy storage solutions for both residential and commercial and industrial (C&I) applications, demonstrating how integrated storage technologies enable more resilient, flexible, and decentralized energy systems in Latin America.
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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23 April
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24 September
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CEOs in Renewables: Leadership Webinar
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Industry leaders will examine business models, technological innovation and key drivers for project development across Latin America.
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.
Peru launches USD 675m power transmission tender to strengthen national grid
The initiative aims to strengthen grid reliability, expand transmission capacity and support rising electricity demand across key regions, boosting economic and social development.
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.



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