by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 9, 2026
The National Energy Secretariat has extended the deadline for bids in the LPI ETESA 01-25 tender to 3 March 2026 and introduced a new contracting model to ease the entry of wind projects and boost competition.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 9, 2026
As he prepares to leave office, Honduras’ Energy Secretary highlights the financial recovery of the state utility, the deployment of Central America’s largest energy storage system and a 1.5 GW power tender that the next administration will need to carry forward. Nasry Asfura will take office as president on 26 January.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 8, 2026
Honduras’ upcoming power auction will mark a turning point in national energy policy. The government is already working on new terms that will replace the BOT model, open the market and redesign the country’s contracting strategy.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 7, 2026
The incoming administration of Nasry Asfura reframes the 1.5 GW procurement—mostly renewables with storage—and signals a shift towards a more open power market. Regulator Leonardo Deras says the legal framework is ready, but warns about the fragile finances of the state utility ENEE.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 7, 2026
With the vote set for 1 February, Costa Rica faces a strategic choice on its energy transition. Three front-running candidates are putting forward sharply different visions: state-led reform, market liberalisation focused on electricity tariffs, and a middle path built on partnerships and advanced technologies.