March 13, 2026Brazil sets April for first grid-scale battery storage auction
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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.
March 13, 2026Guatemala’s renewable auction attracts nearly 2 GW of bids and raises grid concerns
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The procurement process to add new power capacity exceeded industry expectations, receiving renewable energy bids close to 2 GW. However, strengthening the transmission network has emerged as the key challenge to accommodate rising electricity demand and connect future projects.
March 13, 2026PCR CEO warns: Argentina’s renewable boom will follow new power demand
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At Future Energy Summit Argentina, PCR CEO Martín Brandi said renewable energy projects will accelerate once electricity demand grows again. Meanwhile, the company advances a 185.6 MW wind project under the RIGI investment regime and grid expansion works.
March 13, 2026EU approves €440m Spanish aid scheme to boost green hydrogen production
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The European Commission has authorised Spain to allocate €440 million in state aid to support renewable hydrogen production through the European Hydrogen Bank’s “Auctions-as-a-Service” mechanism, helping deploy up to 382 MW of electrolysis capacity.
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March 13, 2026Brazil sets April for first grid-scale battery storage auction
March 13, 2026The 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.
March 13, 2026Guatemala’s renewable auction attracts nearly 2 GW of bids and raises grid concerns
March 13, 2026The procurement process to add new power capacity exceeded industry expectations, receiving renewable energy bids close to 2 GW. However, strengthening the transmission network has emerged as the key challenge to accommodate rising electricity demand and connect future projects.
March 13, 2026PCR CEO warns: Argentina’s renewable boom will follow new power demand
March 13, 2026At Future Energy Summit Argentina, PCR CEO Martín Brandi said renewable energy projects will accelerate once electricity demand grows again. Meanwhile, the company advances a 185.6 MW wind project under the RIGI investment regime and grid expansion works.
March 13, 2026EU approves €440m Spanish aid scheme to boost green hydrogen production
March 13, 2026The European Commission has authorised Spain to allocate €440 million in state aid to support renewable hydrogen production through the European Hydrogen Bank’s “Auctions-as-a-Service” mechanism, helping deploy up to 382 MW of electrolysis capacity.
March 13, 2026Guatemala’s renewable auction attracts nearly 2 GW of bids and raises grid concerns
March 13, 2026The procurement process to add new power capacity exceeded industry expectations, receiving renewable energy bids close to 2 GW. However, strengthening the transmission network has emerged as the key challenge to accommodate rising electricity demand and connect future projects.
March 13, 2026PCR CEO warns: Argentina’s renewable boom will follow new power demand
March 13, 2026At Future Energy Summit Argentina, PCR CEO Martín Brandi said renewable energy projects will accelerate once electricity demand grows again. Meanwhile, the company advances a 185.6 MW wind project under the RIGI investment regime and grid expansion works.
March 13, 2026EU approves €440m Spanish aid scheme to boost green hydrogen production
March 13, 2026The European Commission has authorised Spain to allocate €440 million in state aid to support renewable hydrogen production through the European Hydrogen Bank’s “Auctions-as-a-Service” mechanism, helping deploy up to 382 MW of electrolysis capacity.
March 13, 2026Huawei expects over 4 GWh of BESS growth in Chile with new large-scale systems
March 13, 2026The company is preparing new large-scale technologies, including 6 MWh battery systems and 30 MW equipment, as Chile accelerates the deployment of energy storage to address grid congestion and renewable curtailment.
March 13, 2026360Energy sees Argentina’s context as “favourable” for energy storage while closely monitoring Brazil’s upcoming auction
March 13, 2026The company’s Development and Technology Manager, Juan Pablo Alagia, says the country has the technical and regulatory conditions to advance battery deployment in the power system. 360Energy is already developing projects totalling 30 MWh, while the local market evaluates new tenders and the sector debates the rollout of energy storage in Argentina’s national interconnected system (SADI).
March 13, 2026APsystems: Battery storage in distributed generation is now a necessity
March 13, 2026The company’s LATAM Branch Manager, Gustavo Marín, stated that storage costs have reached a balance point that enables their adoption in residential, commercial and industrial systems. He also analysed the potential impact in Argentina and how batteries could be integrated into the country’s 125 MW of installed distributed generation capacity.
March 12, 2026FES Caribe’s fifth edition approaches amid key renewable and BESS tenders
March 12, 2026With just over a month until the event in Santo Domingo, energy sector leaders are preparing to analyse new investment opportunities, capacity procurement processes and the growth of battery energy storage across Central America and the Caribbean.
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March 13, 2026Brazil sets April for first grid-scale battery storage auction
March 13, 2026The 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.
March 13, 2026Guatemala’s renewable auction attracts nearly 2 GW of bids and raises grid concerns
March 13, 2026The procurement process to add new power capacity exceeded industry expectations, receiving renewable energy bids close to 2 GW. However, strengthening the transmission network has emerged as the key challenge to accommodate rising electricity demand and connect future projects.
March 13, 2026PCR CEO warns: Argentina’s renewable boom will follow new power demand
March 13, 2026At Future Energy Summit Argentina, PCR CEO Martín Brandi said renewable energy projects will accelerate once electricity demand grows again. Meanwhile, the company advances a 185.6 MW wind project under the RIGI investment regime and grid expansion works.
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March 12, 2026FES Caribe’s fifth edition approaches amid key renewable and BESS tenders
March 12, 2026With just over a month until the event in Santo Domingo, energy sector leaders are preparing to analyse new investment opportunities, capacity procurement processes and the growth of battery energy storage across Central America and the Caribbean.
March 13, 2026Huawei expects over 4 GWh of BESS growth in Chile with new large-scale systems
March 13, 2026The company is preparing new large-scale technologies, including 6 MWh battery systems and 30 MW equipment, as Chile accelerates the deployment of energy storage to address grid congestion and renewable curtailment.
March 13, 2026360Energy sees Argentina’s context as “favourable” for energy storage while closely monitoring Brazil’s upcoming auction
March 13, 2026The company’s Development and Technology Manager, Juan Pablo Alagia, says the country has the technical and regulatory conditions to advance battery deployment in the power system. 360Energy is already developing projects totalling 30 MWh, while the local market evaluates new tenders and the sector debates the rollout of energy storage in Argentina’s national interconnected system (SADI).
March 13, 2026APsystems: Battery storage in distributed generation is now a necessity
March 13, 2026The company’s LATAM Branch Manager, Gustavo Marín, stated that storage costs have reached a balance point that enables their adoption in residential, commercial and industrial systems. He also analysed the potential impact in Argentina and how batteries could be integrated into the country’s 125 MW of installed distributed generation capacity.
March 12, 2026FES Caribe’s fifth edition approaches amid key renewable and BESS tenders
March 12, 2026With just over a month until the event in Santo Domingo, energy sector leaders are preparing to analyse new investment opportunities, capacity procurement processes and the growth of battery energy storage across Central America and the Caribbean.
March 12, 2026Peru power prices surge above $250/MWh after gas supply disruption
March 12, 2026A pipeline incident affecting the Camisea gas system triggered emergency measures and forced greater use of liquid fuels in power generation. The episode is reviving debate over renewable energy expansion, battery storage and grid resilience.
March 12, 2026Solar module demand surges ahead of China tax change, says JA Solar
March 12, 2026Developers are accelerating module purchases before a fiscal shift in China removes VAT rebates. The trend is reshaping the global solar PV market and opening new opportunities in Argentina, particularly for energy storage and distributed generation.
March 12, 2026Schletter warns of a “plateau” in Spain’s solar market as demand for hybridization structures grows
March 12, 2026Ángel Alegría, Head of Commercial at Schletter, said developers are prioritizing bankable, robust, and hybrid-ready mounting structures as the solar industry seeks to reduce technical and financial risks in new projects.
March 12, 2026Solar executive Carolina Nester turns renewable energy into children’s books
March 12, 2026After years working in solar PV, energy storage and the energy transition, Circular Synergies Board Advisor Carolina Nester launches a children’s book collection explaining renewable energy and recycling through stories and activities.
March 11, 2026Panama receives seven bids in renewable tender for up to 260 MW
March 11, 2026Wind and hydropower projects submitted under ETESA’s LPI No. 01-25 could deliver up to 260.57 MW of combined capacity, although actual monthly output will fluctuate due to the variability of wind resources.
March 11, 2026Paraguay eyes 800 MW expansion as government opens power sector to private investment
March 11, 2026Vice Minister Mauricio Bejarano says private developers will play a central role in Paraguay’s next phase of power generation, as the country prepares its first 140 MW solar tender and new regulatory frameworks to attract investment.
March 11, 2026Yingli Solar forecasts up to 19% rise in module prices and warns of a “year of adjustment” for solar PV
March 11, 2026Luis Contreras, Managing Director of the company, warns that rising costs of key inputs have already increased expenses across the solar supply chain by around 10%. An additional 9% hike is expected following the removal of export incentives in China, signalling a potential shift in the solar PV industry cycle.
November 20, 2025Global PV manufacturer plans 60 MW of distributed solar in Colombia by 2025
November 20, 2025At 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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March 12, 2026Schletter warns of a “plateau” in Spain’s solar market as demand for hybridization structures grows
March 12, 2026Ángel Alegría, Head of Commercial at Schletter, said developers are prioritizing bankable, robust, and hybrid-ready mounting structures as the solar industry seeks to reduce technical and financial risks in new projects.
March 11, 2026Yingli Solar forecasts up to 19% rise in module prices and warns of a “year of adjustment” for solar PV
March 11, 2026Luis Contreras, Managing Director of the company, warns that rising costs of key inputs have already increased expenses across the solar supply chain by around 10%. An additional 9% hike is expected following the removal of export incentives in China, signalling a potential shift in the solar PV industry cycle.
March 10, 2026Huawei targets Spain’s energy storage race: where are the opportunities?
March 10, 2026The technology manufacturer is advancing a new photovoltaic solution capable of operating at higher voltage and improving the efficiency of solar plants. The move comes as energy storage begins to gain prominence in Spain, with developers and utilities awaiting the capacity mechanism and seeking to position themselves in a market that could accelerate in the coming years.
March 12, 2026Schletter warns of a “plateau” in Spain’s solar market as demand for hybridization structures grows
March 12, 2026Ángel Alegría, Head of Commercial at Schletter, said developers are prioritizing bankable, robust, and hybrid-ready mounting structures as the solar industry seeks to reduce technical and financial risks in new projects.
March 11, 2026Yingli Solar forecasts up to 19% rise in module prices and warns of a “year of adjustment” for solar PV
March 11, 2026Luis Contreras, Managing Director of the company, warns that rising costs of key inputs have already increased expenses across the solar supply chain by around 10%. An additional 9% hike is expected following the removal of export incentives in China, signalling a potential shift in the solar PV industry cycle.
March 10, 2026Huawei targets Spain’s energy storage race: where are the opportunities?
March 10, 2026The technology manufacturer is advancing a new photovoltaic solution capable of operating at higher voltage and improving the efficiency of solar plants. The move comes as energy storage begins to gain prominence in Spain, with developers and utilities awaiting the capacity mechanism and seeking to position themselves in a market that could accelerate in the coming years.
March 13, 2026Brazil sets April for first grid-scale battery storage auction
March 13, 2026The 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.
March 13, 2026PCR CEO warns: Argentina’s renewable boom will follow new power demand
March 13, 2026At Future Energy Summit Argentina, PCR CEO Martín Brandi said renewable energy projects will accelerate once electricity demand grows again. Meanwhile, the company advances a 185.6 MW wind project under the RIGI investment regime and grid expansion works.
March 13, 2026360Energy sees Argentina’s context as “favourable” for energy storage while closely monitoring Brazil’s upcoming auction
March 13, 2026The company’s Development and Technology Manager, Juan Pablo Alagia, says the country has the technical and regulatory conditions to advance battery deployment in the power system. 360Energy is already developing projects totalling 30 MWh, while the local market evaluates new tenders and the sector debates the rollout of energy storage in Argentina’s national interconnected system (SADI).
March 13, 2026Brazil sets April for first grid-scale battery storage auction
March 13, 2026The 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.
March 13, 2026PCR CEO warns: Argentina’s renewable boom will follow new power demand
March 13, 2026At Future Energy Summit Argentina, PCR CEO Martín Brandi said renewable energy projects will accelerate once electricity demand grows again. Meanwhile, the company advances a 185.6 MW wind project under the RIGI investment regime and grid expansion works.
March 13, 2026360Energy sees Argentina’s context as “favourable” for energy storage while closely monitoring Brazil’s upcoming auction
March 13, 2026The company’s Development and Technology Manager, Juan Pablo Alagia, says the country has the technical and regulatory conditions to advance battery deployment in the power system. 360Energy is already developing projects totalling 30 MWh, while the local market evaluates new tenders and the sector debates the rollout of energy storage in Argentina’s national interconnected system (SADI).
July 11, 2025Europe needs €584 billion in grids by 2030: RGI discusses the risks and opportunities in the new package
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January 27, 2025120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation
January 27, 2025In 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.
April 29, 2025We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
April 29, 2025Mobility 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.
January 27, 2025Trump behind an “electric vehicle blackout” while challenging Mexico once again
January 27, 2025The 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?
April 29, 2025We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
April 29, 2025Mobility 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.
January 27, 2025Trump behind an “electric vehicle blackout” while challenging Mexico once again
January 27, 2025The 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?
February 4, 2025Hayer (Renew Europe): “Europe must stay firm on the green transition despite Trump”
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February 2, 2025Driveco: “Our Goal is to Deploy Over 1,000 Charging Points and Invest €100 Million in CAPEX”
February 2, 2025In 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.
February 4, 2025Hayer (Renew Europe): “Europe must stay firm on the green transition despite Trump”
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February 2, 2025Driveco: “Our Goal is to Deploy Over 1,000 Charging Points and Invest €100 Million in CAPEX”
February 2, 2025In 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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March 10, 2026Huawei targets Spain’s energy storage race: where are the opportunities?
March 10, 2026The technology manufacturer is advancing a new photovoltaic solution capable of operating at higher voltage and improving the efficiency of solar plants. The move comes as energy storage begins to gain prominence in Spain, with developers and utilities awaiting the capacity mechanism and seeking to position themselves in a market that could accelerate in the coming years.
March 10, 2026Argentina’s solar market grows more demanding as capacity expands, says VersolSolar
March 10, 2026With more than 2.5 GW of solar PV operating and nearly 1 GW added since 2025, developers in Argentina are raising engineering and performance standards, pushing manufacturers to adapt technology, service and project design.
March 10, 2026Zelestra secures $176M green financing for 242 MW solar project in Peru
March 10, 2026The Babilonia solar plant, part of the 700 MW La Joya complex in Arequipa, was financed by Natixis CIB and BBVA Perú and backed by a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Peruvian electricity company Celepsa.
March 10, 2026Alba Min Ye appointed CEO of Solis LATAM amid regional solar growth
March 10, 2026The executive takes the helm of the solar inverter manufacturer in Latin America as the region’s photovoltaic market expands and the company moves into energy storage solutions.
March 10, 2026Colombia hits 4 GW of renewables, reaching 17% of national power mix
March 10, 2026With the start-up of the Atlántico Solar Park, the country moves closer to the government’s 6 GW Plus target, while two electricity market auctions are currently underway.
March 10, 2026Siemens sees renewables and batteries powering the next wave of data centres in Chile
March 10, 2026The rapid expansion of AI-driven digital infrastructure is increasing electricity demand in Chile and across Latin America. Siemens says integrating renewable energy and battery energy storage systems will be essential to ensure reliable and sustainable power supply over the coming decade.
March 9, 2026Argentina may increase AlmaSADI battery tender by up to 10%
March 9, 2026Officials from Argentina’s Energy Secretariat said the 700 MW BESS auction could expand depending on pricing, project location and the number of bids submitted.
March 9, 2026Rocío Sicre of EDP urges regulator to invest in grids and demand to retain renewable capital
March 9, 2026The Chief Executive Officer of EDP Spain warned that for every euro invested in power generation, only €0.40 is allocated to electricity grid infrastructure, while 40% of Europe’s power system is more than 40 years old. Speaking at FES Iberia 2026 before an audience of 500 executives, she also outlined the hybrid renewable energy and energy storage projects the company is advancing to provide greater flexibility to the power system.
