by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 5, 2026
The legal transformation of ETED under Decree 55-26 grants operational autonomy and expanded powers to provide ancillary services, including energy storage. According to AABI Group, this allows the deployment of stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS) without further regulatory changes, in line with the methodology issued by the electricity regulator.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 5, 2026
The engineer, former National Secretary of Energy of Panama and current global energy and climate adviser, looks back on her personal and professional journey, during which she led more than 15 public policy instruments, promoted distributed generation and left a deep mark on energy inclusion and democratisation.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 4, 2026
The new mechanism introduces technology-specific products, extends commissioning deadlines to 2035, and formally recognises energy storage as a core asset for power system reliability. The revised rules aim to correct past design flaws and attract new players to the Colombian electricity market.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 3, 2026
The new president signals continuity with evolution in energy policy, focusing on regulatory efficiency, public–private partnerships, emerging technologies and legal certainty.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 3, 2026
The programme will enable thousands of low-income households to generate their own electricity through sustainable solar solutions, under clear rules for operation, maintenance and territorial targeting.
February 5, 2026Dominican Republic clears regulatory path for stand-alone BESS
