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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Panama power tender draws 90% renewable bids, up to 1.4 GW offered
Panama’s LPI 01-26 tender for existing power plants received 71 offers—67 from renewable energy projects, mainly hydropower and solar PV—highlighting the growing role of clean generation in the country’s electricity mix.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Panama power tender draws 90% renewable bids, up to 1.4 GW offered
Panama’s LPI 01-26 tender for existing power plants received 71 offers—67 from renewable energy projects, mainly hydropower and solar PV—highlighting the growing role of clean generation in the country’s electricity mix.
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.
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.
PV Book 2026 opens after reaching 12,000 downloads among solar leaders
Energía Estratégica’s digital catalogue launches its second edition with confirmed manufacturers and developers, expanding its technical platform featuring solar modules, inverters, battery storage systems and trackers.
YPF Luz CEO: “Argentina reopens private PPA market after two decades”
Martín Mandarano says Argentina’s power sector is returning to market-based dynamics after Resolution 400/2025, with private power purchase agreements, risk management and new infrastructure becoming central as energy demand from lithium mining grows.
JinkoSolar surpasses 400 GW in shipments and signals a new era for solar power: where is the industry heading?
The manufacturer reaches a new milestone after delivering more than 400 GW of photovoltaic modules, enough capacity to power 40 million homes. With costs falling from USD 3/W to just USD 0.10/W over two decades, the sector is entering a phase where the challenge is no longer price, but solar’s strategic value within the energy system.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Spain’s first offshore wind auction could include 200–300 MW projects
The association suggests selecting at least three high-potential maritime areas to activate industrial clusters and prioritise financially and technically solid offshore wind projects.
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.



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