by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 5, 2026
With active tenders underway in all three countries, Central America is moving toward more competitive power purchase agreement (PPA) schemes for large-scale projects, a model that is increasingly being watched beyond the region.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 5, 2026
The country becomes the first in the Caribbean to set binding requirements for integrating battery energy storage systems into wind and solar projects. The regulation includes ramp-rate limits and advanced functions such as grid forming, but its implementation will depend on how these services are paid for.
by Strategic Energy | Jan 5, 2026
The company expects to reach 2 GWh of battery supply and between 800 and 1,000 MW of photovoltaic modules delivered in Chile over the course of the year, driven by vertical integration, regional adaptation and a strong local operational base.
by Strategic Energy | Jan 5, 2026
Variable renewable energy reached its highest-ever share of Chile’s power system, while grid connections hit their strongest level since 2021, driven mainly by the rapid deployment of battery energy storage.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 2, 2026
This report brings together exclusive information gathered throughout 2025 by Energía Estratégica on active public procurement processes in Central America and the Caribbean. More than 4 GW of capacity is at stake, with energy storage as a core technical requirement, regulatory reforms under way, and strong multilateral backing shaping a new phase in regional power procurement.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 2, 2026
With just one year to go, the country has added only 2 GW of clean capacity—around one-third of its goal. Consultants warn the power system is increasingly vulnerable and say urgent market reforms are needed to avert an energy crunch by 2027.