Renewable surge in Mexico: 38 GW compete for CFE’s new mixed model
Mexico’s state utility CFE received 222 renewable energy proposals totalling nearly 38 GW—more than five times the capacity initially sought under its new mixed public-private generation scheme.
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.
PCR targets Argentina’s 700 MW battery storage tender amid 500 MW renewables pipeline
The Argentine energy company continues to scale its renewable portfolio, with 545 MW already in operation and 220 MW under construction, while analysing participation in the country’s first large-scale battery storage auction.
ENESTAR deploys Huawei BESS at Dominican retailer to optimise solar energy use
A 215 kWh battery energy storage system integrated with a 450 kWp solar PV plant allows a Dominican retailer to optimise electricity tariffs, manage peak demand and improve energy efficiency.
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.
PCR targets Argentina’s 700 MW battery storage tender amid 500 MW renewables pipeline
The Argentine energy company continues to scale its renewable portfolio, with 545 MW already in operation and 220 MW under construction, while analysing participation in the country’s first large-scale battery storage auction.
ENESTAR deploys Huawei BESS at Dominican retailer to optimise solar energy use
A 215 kWh battery energy storage system integrated with a 450 kWp solar PV plant allows a Dominican retailer to optimise electricity tariffs, manage peak demand and improve energy efficiency.
Brazil to host key seminar on energy regulation and tariff reform in Latin America
The event, organised by Quantum America, will take place from 13–17 April 2026 in Brazil and will bring together regulators, executives and industry specialists to discuss the future of public utilities in Latin America, with a focus on grid infrastructure, energy storage, renewable integration and new tariff models.
Honduras’ state power utility chief calls for sweeping energy sector overhaul
Eduardo Oviedo says Honduras must “change the business philosophy” of its state-owned utility to restore financial stability and deliver benefits to citizens.
Argentina’s Coral Energía targets consolidation with larger solar and BESS
Coral Energía plans to end 2026 with 260 MW of built capacity and around 400 MW across contracted and pipeline projects, while expanding into large-scale battery storage, corporate PPAs and potential transmission investments.
Amazon reaches 100 renewable projects in Spain as capacity nears 4 GW
After adding seven new plants in 2025, the tech giant strengthens Spain as its second-largest renewable investment market worldwide, supporting its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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Renewable surge in Mexico: 38 GW compete for CFE’s new mixed model
Mexico’s state utility CFE received 222 renewable energy proposals totalling nearly 38 GW—more than five times the capacity initially sought under its new mixed public-private generation scheme.
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.
PCR targets Argentina’s 700 MW battery storage tender amid 500 MW renewables pipeline
The Argentine energy company continues to scale its renewable portfolio, with 545 MW already in operation and 220 MW under construction, while analysing participation in the country’s first large-scale battery storage auction.
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Amazon reaches 100 renewable projects in Spain as capacity nears 4 GW
After adding seven new plants in 2025, the tech giant strengthens Spain as its second-largest renewable investment market worldwide, supporting its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Brazil to host key seminar on energy regulation and tariff reform in Latin America
The event, organised by Quantum America, will take place from 13–17 April 2026 in Brazil and will bring together regulators, executives and industry specialists to discuss the future of public utilities in Latin America, with a focus on grid infrastructure, energy storage, renewable integration and new tariff models.
Honduras’ state power utility chief calls for sweeping energy sector overhaul
Eduardo Oviedo says Honduras must “change the business philosophy” of its state-owned utility to restore financial stability and deliver benefits to citizens.
Argentina’s Coral Energía targets consolidation with larger solar and BESS
Coral Energía plans to end 2026 with 260 MW of built capacity and around 400 MW across contracted and pipeline projects, while expanding into large-scale battery storage, corporate PPAs and potential transmission investments.
Amazon reaches 100 renewable projects in Spain as capacity nears 4 GW
After adding seven new plants in 2025, the tech giant strengthens Spain as its second-largest renewable investment market worldwide, supporting its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Chile opens tender for $28.6m transmission substations in Ñuble
The National Electric Coordinator has opened an international tender to build the Punilla and Quinchamalí substations, key projects to strengthen grid reliability in Chile’s Ñuble region with an estimated investment of USD 28.6 million.
ENGIE energises 46-MW battery storage project in Chile’s Atacama
The battery energy storage system (BESS), located in northern Chile, has 46 MW of installed capacity and represents an investment of approximately US$64 million.
POWEROAD highlights that Spain’s power grid is approaching its limits and bets on energy storage
Spain added around 11 GW of renewable capacity in 2025 while electricity demand grew by 2.8%, creating a scenario that requires greater system flexibility. In this context, the company is developing battery projects to integrate clean power and support the expansion of electric vehicle charging.
Middle East tensions push gas prices higher, exposing Europe’s energy vulnerability
Rising geopolitical tensions are pushing gas and oil prices higher, exposing Europe’s energy dependence while generating uneven effects across hydrocarbon exporters and importers in Latin America.
JA Solar eyes 680 W modules as Argentina’s solar market matures
The company is consolidating its global positioning while expanding its technology strategy with energy storage and higher-efficiency modules. At the same time, it identifies a more technically mature Argentine market, where dialogue between manufacturers and developers is becoming increasingly specialised.
Solaria wins approval for 480 MWh of battery storage at Spanish solar plants
The Spanish renewable energy developer reaches 3,280 MWh of battery storage capacity with environmental clearance, strengthening its strategy to hybridise solar PV plants with energy storage systems.
Cox secures €3.6 billion to acquire Iberdrola’s Mexico assets
The transaction includes more than 1,200 MW of renewable energy assets and represents one of the most significant recent deals in Latin America’s power sector.
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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19 May
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1 October
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28-29 October
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3 November
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.
The new wave of hybrid projects in Spain reshapes solar plant design: Schletter’s positioning
The expansion of energy storage and hybrid energy models is driving changes in solar PV plant engineering. Schletter warns that mounting structures must adapt to more complex terrain, integrate batteries without increasing project costs, and ensure reliability for assets designed to operate for decades.
Spain expects demand tenders for 75 grid nodes after awarding 928 MW: What comes next?
Following the first tender that awarded 928 MW to industrial and green hydrogen projects, the sector is assessing the outcomes and looking ahead. Jorge González Onieva Johansson, from OSPREL, warns that access to grid capacity is becoming a strategic resource as Spain’s transmission system operator identifies 75 grid nodes that could be included in future tenders, with the next call potentially arriving between the first and second quarter of the year.
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.
The new wave of hybrid projects in Spain reshapes solar plant design: Schletter’s positioning
The expansion of energy storage and hybrid energy models is driving changes in solar PV plant engineering. Schletter warns that mounting structures must adapt to more complex terrain, integrate batteries without increasing project costs, and ensure reliability for assets designed to operate for decades.
Spain expects demand tenders for 75 grid nodes after awarding 928 MW: What comes next?
Following the first tender that awarded 928 MW to industrial and green hydrogen projects, the sector is assessing the outcomes and looking ahead. Jorge González Onieva Johansson, from OSPREL, warns that access to grid capacity is becoming a strategic resource as Spain’s transmission system operator identifies 75 grid nodes that could be included in future tenders, with the next call potentially arriving between the first and second quarter of the year.
Argentina’s Coral Energía targets consolidation with larger solar and BESS
Coral Energía plans to end 2026 with 260 MW of built capacity and around 400 MW across contracted and pipeline projects, while expanding into large-scale battery storage, corporate PPAs and potential transmission investments.
Argentine solar EPC scales to 600 MW of projects per year in eight years
Solar DQD, an Argentina-based solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company, has built more than 1.2 GW of solar PV capacity and expanded to over 1,000 employees while entering renewable generation and energy storage.
Sólida bids in tenders and expects projects to enter construction from Q2 amid “favourable moment” in Mexico
The engineering firm is strengthening its presence in Mexico and is already participating in tenders that could allow construction to begin in the coming months, amid a revival of the sector after years of regulatory uncertainty. “Our goal is to position ourselves in large-scale projects where high-quality engineering makes a real difference,” says Andrés Medina, Business Development Director at Sólida.
Argentina’s Coral Energía targets consolidation with larger solar and BESS
Coral Energía plans to end 2026 with 260 MW of built capacity and around 400 MW across contracted and pipeline projects, while expanding into large-scale battery storage, corporate PPAs and potential transmission investments.
Argentine solar EPC scales to 600 MW of projects per year in eight years
Solar DQD, an Argentina-based solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company, has built more than 1.2 GW of solar PV capacity and expanded to over 1,000 employees while entering renewable generation and energy storage.
Sólida bids in tenders and expects projects to enter construction from Q2 amid “favourable moment” in Mexico
The engineering firm is strengthening its presence in Mexico and is already participating in tenders that could allow construction to begin in the coming months, amid a revival of the sector after years of regulatory uncertainty. “Our goal is to position ourselves in large-scale projects where high-quality engineering makes a real difference,” says Andrés Medina, Business Development Director at Sólida.
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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Dominican Republic to host OLACDE’s 11th Energy Week
The regional energy summit will take place in October, bringing together more than 200 speakers and nearly 3,000 participants from governments, the private sector, multilateral organisations and civil society.
Mexico issues new standard contract for grid interconnection and connection
The National Energy Commission (CNE) released a new contractual model governing how power plants, energy storage systems and large consumers connect to Mexico’s national transmission and distribution grids, aiming to streamline procedures and update the country’s electricity regulatory framework.
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.
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.



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