Dominican Republic to launch new tender adding BESS to existing renewable projects
Vice-Minister Ricardo Guerrero confirmed at Future Energy Summit Caribbean that a new procurement round will integrate battery energy storage systems (BESS) into operating assets, accelerating the country’s storage pipeline beyond 1.2 GW before 2028.
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.
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.
Brazil moves to free up grid capacity with generator exit scheme
Regulator ANEEL launches a public consultation on a voluntary mechanism to revoke generation concessions and terminate transmission-use contracts, aiming to free up grid capacity tied to non-viable projects.
October 2026: “FES Government & Investment” launched within the XI Energy Week
FES Government & Investment will take place on 7–8 October as part of an agenda that includes energy ministers, regulatory bodies and electricity sector representatives from the 27 member countries of the Latin American Energy Organisation (OLADE).
Today: Caribbean energy summit opens amid surge in renewables and storage investment
The Future Energy Summit event in the Dominican Republic brings together policymakers and industry leaders amid record tenders, growing renewable energy investment and key regulatory milestones.
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Dominican Republic to launch new tender adding BESS to existing renewable projects
Vice-Minister Ricardo Guerrero confirmed at Future Energy Summit Caribbean that a new procurement round will integrate battery energy storage systems (BESS) into operating assets, accelerating the country’s storage pipeline beyond 1.2 GW before 2028.
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.
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Today: Caribbean energy summit opens amid surge in renewables and storage investment
The Future Energy Summit event in the Dominican Republic brings together policymakers and industry leaders amid record tenders, growing renewable energy investment and key regulatory milestones.
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.
Brazil moves to free up grid capacity with generator exit scheme
Regulator ANEEL launches a public consultation on a voluntary mechanism to revoke generation concessions and terminate transmission-use contracts, aiming to free up grid capacity tied to non-viable projects.
October 2026: “FES Government & Investment” launched within the XI Energy Week
FES Government & Investment will take place on 7–8 October as part of an agenda that includes energy ministers, regulatory bodies and electricity sector representatives from the 27 member countries of the Latin American Energy Organisation (OLADE).
Today: Caribbean energy summit opens amid surge in renewables and storage investment
The Future Energy Summit event in the Dominican Republic brings together policymakers and industry leaders amid record tenders, growing renewable energy investment and key regulatory milestones.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Renewables reshuffle: Victoria Sandoval joins Sungrow for Mexico
A 37.7 GW pipeline and the revival of the utility-scale segment are driving strategic moves in Mexico, as Sungrow strengthens its team to meet growing demand for renewable energy projects and services.
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.
FONENERGÍA: Energy fix or ‘bureaucratic bottleneck’ in Colombia?
The new fund will centralise resources to expand access to electricity and gas, with a projected investment of $3.7 trillion by 2030. The initiative aims to close critical gaps, although questions remain over its implementation and efficiency.
Sigenergy debuts successfully on Hong Kong Stock exchange backed by global investors
In this way, the company positions itself as the first “AI + all-in-one PV storage” company to be listed on the HKEX.
Four energy giants vie to privatize Argentina’s largest power transmission operator
Genneia, Edison Group, Central Puerto and Edenor submit bids to acquire the government’s stake in CITELEC, the controlling company of Transener, which operates 85% of the country’s high-voltage transmission network.
Colombia issues landmark decree regulating BESS: ‘the missing enabler’
The government has enacted Decree No. 0393/2026, establishing a framework to integrate energy storage into the power system. The regulation sets a timeline of up to 12 months for remuneration schemes and marks a turning point in market planning and operation.
Peru energy crisis sends power costs soaring, reviving renewables debate
COES reported active energy transfer payments exceeding PEN 510 million in March 2026—four times the historical average. The spike followed a natural gas supply disruption that drove up system costs and exposed the urgency of accelerating renewables and energy storage deployment.
TDDL enters Argentina targeting grid expansion and renewables growth
The global energy infrastructure firm partners with LH Energy to deploy EPC solutions, strengthen transmission networks, and tap into large-scale renewable and storage projects in a fast-growing market.



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