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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Romero Group acquires Orygen, securing Peru’s second-largest power platform
Through its infrastructure arm Infracorp, the Peruvian conglomerate has purchased the generation company from global infrastructure fund Actis. The deal gives the group control of around 2.3 GW of installed capacity and nearly 14% of Peru’s power generation mix, strengthening its position in the country’s electricity market.
Spain installs over 11 GW of renewables in 2025 as solar dominates new capacity
Spain’s electricity system added more than 10 GW of new renewable capacity in 2025—nearly 9 GW from solar PV—and more than 11 GW when distributed self-consumption is included. Energy storage reached 3.4 GW installed while national electricity demand climbed to 256 TWh, according to the latest report from grid operator Red Eléctrica.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Argentina’s AlmaSADI tender targets 700 MW of BESS across the grid
The AlmaSADI call for proposals aims to award 700 MW of BESS capacity. However, Argentina’s wholesale electricity market operator CAMMESA clarified that the total capacity allocated across nodes approaches 1,000 MW, enabling competition not only within regions but also between them. In addition, project locations differ according to system criticality, with some nodes offering advantages over others.
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.
S-5! expands operations in Colombia with new distribution and sales leadership
To better serve EPCs, developers and PV installers in Colombia, S-5! has strengthened its distribution channel through CELTEC, a strategic partner since 2024 that is now establishing local operations in the country. With new logistics capabilities and local inventory availability, the expansion improves delivery times and technical responsiveness for solar mounting solutions.



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