Dominican Republic signals new 800 MWh+ storage tender wave at FES Caribbean
Edward Veras, Executive Director of the CNE, and Andrés Astacio, Superintendent of Electricity, unveiled details of new calls for solar PV and storage, alongside regulatory changes and market signals aimed at consolidating the power system following the country’s renewable energy boom.
Colombia reshapes renewable auction with new rules for storage and hybrids
The mechanism incorporates four products, refinances guarantees, and for the first time creates a dedicated space for storage and hybrid projects, while the award process scheduled for July reactivates renewable contracting in the country.
Mexico rolls out three new regulations and sets the course for energy storage: what are the key takeaways?
The new provisions enable the integration and participation of energy storage through specific services, while also establishing a framework for the voluntary migration of permits into the new market under contracts with CFE.
Spain’s grid maps reveal structural barriers to renewable growth
New grid access capacity maps published by Spain’s CNMC reveal mounting constraints in both demand and generation connections. While the tool improves transparency, industry experts warn the congestion reflects stalled projects and structural bottlenecks that are already shaping investment decisions and threatening the pace of renewable energy deployment.
Colombia reshapes renewable auction with new rules for storage and hybrids
The mechanism incorporates four products, refinances guarantees, and for the first time creates a dedicated space for storage and hybrid projects, while the award process scheduled for July reactivates renewable contracting in the country.
Mexico rolls out three new regulations and sets the course for energy storage: what are the key takeaways?
The new provisions enable the integration and participation of energy storage through specific services, while also establishing a framework for the voluntary migration of permits into the new market under contracts with CFE.
Spain’s grid maps reveal structural barriers to renewable growth
New grid access capacity maps published by Spain’s CNMC reveal mounting constraints in both demand and generation connections. While the tool improves transparency, industry experts warn the congestion reflects stalled projects and structural bottlenecks that are already shaping investment decisions and threatening the pace of renewable energy deployment.
Jinko Solar: “Argentina is now a cutting-edge solar market and financially more stable”
The global manufacturer highlights the maturity of the local market, which now totals 7,980 MW of installed renewables, and reaffirms its commitment: Argentina represents 25% of its business in Latin America.
Peru unveils 2.4 GW solar pipeline to boost energy security
Thirteen utility-scale solar projects with final generation concessions—mainly in southern Peru—are set to more than triple the country’s installed solar capacity by 2028, reinforcing energy security and accelerating the shift towards renewable energy.
Power companies set priorities at FES Caribbean: What they said about batteries and regulation
Executives from EGE Haina, AES Dominicana, InterEnergy and CMI agreed on the urgent need to address renewable curtailment, advance battery regulation and tackle challenges linked to transmission and system sustainability. With more than 120,000 MWh of renewable energy curtailed so far in 2026 and a project pipeline targeting nearly 2 GW of solar PV, the focus is shifting from expanding capacity to integrating flexibility, energy storage and market rules.
CFE tightens rules as 38 GW compete in Mexico’s 7.5 GW renewables tender
With nearly 38 GW of oversubscribed capacity competing for 7.5 GW, Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission has revised the timetable for its mixed tender and set contract signing for 8 June. The market expects prices between USD 35 and 70/MWh, alongside mandatory storage requirements and stricter financial thresholds.
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Dominican Republic signals new 800 MWh+ storage tender wave at FES Caribbean
Edward Veras, Executive Director of the CNE, and Andrés Astacio, Superintendent of Electricity, unveiled details of new calls for solar PV and storage, alongside regulatory changes and market signals aimed at consolidating the power system following the country’s renewable energy boom.
Colombia reshapes renewable auction with new rules for storage and hybrids
The mechanism incorporates four products, refinances guarantees, and for the first time creates a dedicated space for storage and hybrid projects, while the award process scheduled for July reactivates renewable contracting in the country.
Mexico rolls out three new regulations and sets the course for energy storage: what are the key takeaways?
The new provisions enable the integration and participation of energy storage through specific services, while also establishing a framework for the voluntary migration of permits into the new market under contracts with CFE.
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CFE tightens rules as 38 GW compete in Mexico’s 7.5 GW renewables tender
With nearly 38 GW of oversubscribed capacity competing for 7.5 GW, Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission has revised the timetable for its mixed tender and set contract signing for 8 June. The market expects prices between USD 35 and 70/MWh, alongside mandatory storage requirements and stricter financial thresholds.
Jinko Solar: “Argentina is now a cutting-edge solar market and financially more stable”
The global manufacturer highlights the maturity of the local market, which now totals 7,980 MW of installed renewables, and reaffirms its commitment: Argentina represents 25% of its business in Latin America.
Peru unveils 2.4 GW solar pipeline to boost energy security
Thirteen utility-scale solar projects with final generation concessions—mainly in southern Peru—are set to more than triple the country’s installed solar capacity by 2028, reinforcing energy security and accelerating the shift towards renewable energy.
Power companies set priorities at FES Caribbean: What they said about batteries and regulation
Executives from EGE Haina, AES Dominicana, InterEnergy and CMI agreed on the urgent need to address renewable curtailment, advance battery regulation and tackle challenges linked to transmission and system sustainability. With more than 120,000 MWh of renewable energy curtailed so far in 2026 and a project pipeline targeting nearly 2 GW of solar PV, the focus is shifting from expanding capacity to integrating flexibility, energy storage and market rules.
CFE tightens rules as 38 GW compete in Mexico’s 7.5 GW renewables tender
With nearly 38 GW of oversubscribed capacity competing for 7.5 GW, Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission has revised the timetable for its mixed tender and set contract signing for 8 June. The market expects prices between USD 35 and 70/MWh, alongside mandatory storage requirements and stricter financial thresholds.
Ventus expands across the Americas with EPC and storage growth push
Manuel Bervejillo, the company’s Global Business Development and Engineering Director, outlined how Ventus plans to expand more strongly into Central America, the Caribbean and North America, following the construction of nearly 3 GW across Latin America.
Atlas Renewable Energy secures financial close for 128.8 MW solar project in Colombia
The project reached financial close under a project finance structure backed by COP 292.1 billion in debt and COP 58.38 billion in letters of credit, supporting construction of the 128.8 MWdc solar PV plant in Córdoba.
Uruguay launches its largest solar PV project with US$75 million investment
Uruguay’s state utility is advancing a major solar PV project in Cerro Largo, expected to come online by 2028, while two additional photovoltaic parks are set to be announced before year-end, reinforcing the country’s renewable energy expansion.
Renewables dominate Guatemala auction with over 90 MW awarded
Solar PV and hydropower projects secured over 32% of contracted capacity in Guatemala’s Open Tender 1-2025, as state-backed supply reshaped competition and drove prices down.
Peru publishes one of the regulations under Law 32249 after more than a year of delays: what changes in the electricity market
The new regulation sets the framework to incorporate flexibility into the power system, enables the participation of new players, and defines key technical and economic conditions, at a time when the sector still holds more than USD 12 billion in projects awaiting regulatory clarity.
Interview: How LONGi “rescued” a solar project in Panama with anti-shading tech
A solar PV project in Panama on the brink of cancellation due to shading losses was revived using LONGi’s Hi-MO X10 module. The case highlights how advanced anti-shading technology can outperform initial expectations in complex environments.
Global wind energy grows 40%: 165 GW installed in 2025 — which markets are driving the growth?
Wind industry sets a new benchmark, as installations hit a record 165 GW last year. China, USA and India lead new wind capacity additions driven by high demand for onshore wind. Global wind power hits 1,299 GW, as governments turn to homegrown renewable energy.
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 new royal decree reduces risk but fails to unlock storage bankability
The new framework accelerates permitting, improves visibility on grid capacity and tightens speculative access, but energy storage still depends on variable revenues in the absence of a capacity market, as warned by Andrés Pinilla Antón of Risen Energy.
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’s new royal decree reduces risk but fails to unlock storage bankability
The new framework accelerates permitting, improves visibility on grid capacity and tightens speculative access, but energy storage still depends on variable revenues in the absence of a capacity market, as warned by Andrés Pinilla Antón of Risen Energy.
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.
Mexico rolls out three new regulations and sets the course for energy storage: what are the key takeaways?
The new provisions enable the integration and participation of energy storage through specific services, while also establishing a framework for the voluntary migration of permits into the new market under contracts with CFE.
Peru publishes one of the regulations under Law 32249 after more than a year of delays: what changes in the electricity market
The new regulation sets the framework to incorporate flexibility into the power system, enables the participation of new players, and defines key technical and economic conditions, at a time when the sector still holds more than USD 12 billion in projects awaiting regulatory clarity.
Global wind energy grows 40%: 165 GW installed in 2025 — which markets are driving the growth?
Wind industry sets a new benchmark, as installations hit a record 165 GW last year. China, USA and India lead new wind capacity additions driven by high demand for onshore wind. Global wind power hits 1,299 GW, as governments turn to homegrown renewable energy.
Mexico rolls out three new regulations and sets the course for energy storage: what are the key takeaways?
The new provisions enable the integration and participation of energy storage through specific services, while also establishing a framework for the voluntary migration of permits into the new market under contracts with CFE.
Peru publishes one of the regulations under Law 32249 after more than a year of delays: what changes in the electricity market
The new regulation sets the framework to incorporate flexibility into the power system, enables the participation of new players, and defines key technical and economic conditions, at a time when the sector still holds more than USD 12 billion in projects awaiting regulatory clarity.
Global wind energy grows 40%: 165 GW installed in 2025 — which markets are driving the growth?
Wind industry sets a new benchmark, as installations hit a record 165 GW last year. China, USA and India lead new wind capacity additions driven by high demand for onshore wind. Global wind power hits 1,299 GW, as governments turn to homegrown renewable energy.
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 renewable tender draws 1.5 GW: storage rises, margins tighten
With more than 1.5 GW bid against an initial 600 MW, the process highlights strong competition and pressure on margins. Energy storage gains ground, while the grid emerges as the main constraint on sustained growth.
Vestas doubles down on Argentina as a core wind power market
With nearly 3 GW in operation and 350 MW under construction, the company is deepening its presence through long-term contracts, locally adapted technological development and expanded in-country capabilities across the value chain.
The sector expects prices between USD 35 and 70/MWh: what outcomes will Mexico’s CFE tender deliver?
With awards scheduled for 29 May, the market anticipates new pricing levels amid higher financing costs, mandatory energy storage requirements and an oversupply approaching 580%, with Local Marginal Prices (LMPs) of around USD 45/MWh serving as a key benchmark.
Panama advances renewable tenders amid strong investor appetite: can projects be delivered?
With awards imminent, Panama’s latest power tenders reveal robust private-sector participation and a clear dominance of renewables, with 71 bids and up to 260.57 MW in new capacity. The sector’s focus is now shifting to project execution and the system’s ability to meet future demand.
“Over 20 new local EPC contractors”: the shift reshaping Mexico’s solar market
Recent mixed-investment and private tenders are driving unprecedented project volumes and accelerating the emergence of new domestic players with in-house engineering capabilities.
Spain opens just transition grid nodes to renewable and storage developers
The government seeks market feedback on renewable energy and storage projects that could connect to strategic grid nodes in former coal and nuclear regions.
Chile eases entry for bidders in USD 500m transmission tenders
The National Electric Coordinator introduces regulatory improvements to streamline participation in grid expansion projects worth over USD 500 million.



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