Madrid is today the main stage for international energy dialogue, hosting FES Iberia 2025, an event bringing together over 50 high-level representatives from the public and private energy sectors across Europe and Latin America. The programme is designed to address the current challenges of the energy transition, promote new partnerships, and share practical strategies for technological implementation.
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The day begins with registration, followed by a dynamic agenda of panel discussions and technical keynotes, encouraging knowledge exchange among business leaders, institutional authorities, and technical experts.
Photovoltaics, Storage, and Corporate Strategy
From 9:20 a.m., Panel 1, titled “Photovoltaics as an Ally of Storage in the Iberian Peninsula”, features major industry figures including Julio Castro from Iberdrola Renovables, Jordi Torres of TotalEnergies Renewables Spain, Jaime Leirado from Recurrent Energy, Jesús Heras from Wattkraft, Javier García Arenas of Cox Group, and David Ruiz of Grenergy. The discussion is moderated by Emilia Lardizábal from Energía Estratégica. The panel explores technical and regulatory challenges for integrating storage into photovoltaic projects, with particular focus on scalability and hybrid models.
At 10:20 a.m., a keynote by Esders, delivered by Amir Irvanian, highlights innovative technological solutions for emissions control and reporting within the European Union.
From 10:30 a.m., Panel 2, titled “Strategic Vision in a Changing Environment”, features insights from Rocío Sicre of EDP Renewables, Rafael Esteban of Acciona Energía, Álvaro Pérez de Lema of Saeta Yield, and Enrique Pedrosa from Repsol Low Carbon Generation, moderated by Álvaro Villasante of Grupo Energía Bogotá.
Construction Progress and Technological Development
In Panel 3, leading developers, EPC contractors, and manufacturers such as IGNIS, Risen Energy, Schletter, and Engie Spain present their approaches to scaling renewable generation projects across the Ibero-American region. They discuss technical strategies and emerging construction models.
Panel 4 delves into the current trends in solar energy and storage in Spain, with contributions from executives representing Galp, Chemik Group, Yingli Solar, 360Energy, Zelestra, and Enlight. Discussions focus on technological evolution, cost competitiveness, and hybrid system configurations.
Asset Management and Territorial Energy
Panel 5 addresses the importance of asset management as a foundation for energy security in Southern Europe. Speakers from Matrix Renewables, Jinko ESS, RWE Renewables Iberia, Lightsource bp, and Optimize Energy share developments in large-scale storage, technical operations, and digital asset management.
In Panel 6, representatives from Spanish regional governments — including Andalusia, Galicia, Canary Islands, and the Valencian Community — discuss their roles in implementing energy policies aligned with EU goals, highlighting the importance of regional coordination in the energy transition.
New Drivers of Energy Demand
Panel 7 explores how data centres, PPA contracts, and public policies are becoming major drivers of electricity demand. Contributions come from senior executives at AEGE, TotalEnergies, Worldlex, Five Infinitum, Ingenostrum, and Spain DC, who present real-world applications and discuss the impact of digitalisation on energy infrastructure planning.
A special interview follows, featuring Latin American authorities discussing frameworks and tender conditions for renewable energy development in the region. The discussion includes government representatives from Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, moderated by the editorial team of Energía Estratégica.
International Closing and Ibero-American Cooperation
Panel 8 presents a comprehensive international perspective on the energy transition in Ibero-America, with industry leaders from Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Colombia, and the Caribbean discussing regional opportunities, business models, and investment needs to expand clean energy infrastructure.
Throughout the day, technical keynotes are delivered by Esders, INCOSA, and Aerolaser, the latter presenting on advanced infrastructure monitoring.
The event concludes with networking sessions and an exclusive cocktail reception for partners and VIP executives, firmly establishing FES Iberia 2025 as a pivotal forum for strategic energy planning between Europe and Latin America.
