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February 13, 2026
CPP Investments to acquire 50% of Peru’s 2.6 GW power platform Inkia Energy

by Strategic Energy Feb 13, 2026 Keep reading

The Canadian pension fund will invest alongside I Squared Capital in Inkia Energy, which operates a 2.6 GW generation portfolio in Peru and is developing more than 4 GW in wind, solar, gas and battery storage projects.

February 13, 2026
Spain receives over €6bn in renewable aid requests as 2026 becomes a “defining year” for energy storage

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 13, 2026 Keep reading

Authorities from Spain’s energy ministry and IDAE reveal unprecedented demand for renewable and storage funding, signalling that 2026 will mark a structural shift in the role of flexibility within the power system.

February 13, 2026
Guatemala power auction attracts 4.7 GW in bids, over three times target

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 13, 2026 Keep reading

The auction to secure power supply for 2030–2033 attracts 51 companies and could mobilise more than USD 3.7 billion, marking a new phase of competition, renewable energy growth and long-term system planning.

February 13, 2026
YPF Luz tokenises US$800m in PPAs with blockchain platform

by Strategic Energy Feb 13, 2026 Keep reading

Backed by US$800 million in signed contracts, the Argentine power producer aims to expand its renewable energy customer base tenfold by enabling digital power purchase agreements via blockchain.

February 13, 2026
Colbún receives first batteries for US$200m Chilean BESS project

by Strategic Energy Feb 13, 2026 Keep reading

The delivery of the first 70 units marks a key milestone in the US$200 million battery energy storage project linked to a 232 MW solar PV plant, strengthening renewable supply and grid stability in northern Chile.

February 12, 2026
FES Iberia goes live: Industry leaders shape Spain’s storage and renewables future

by Strategic Energy Feb 12, 2026 Keep reading

Future Energy Summit Iberia Renewables & Storage brings together hundreds of public and private sector leaders to define the roadmap for energy storage, distributed generation and renewable energy policy in Spain. Join the live broadcast and follow the debate in real time.

February 12, 2026
Long-term auction with BESS in Colombia: Are regulatory signals sufficient?

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 12, 2026 Keep reading

The inclusion of battery energy storage systems in Colombia’s upcoming long-term auction shifts the debate from technology to revenue structure, raising concerns over project finance viability and bankability under the current regulatory framework.

February 12, 2026
Spain regulates independent aggregators, unlocking new power flexibility model

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 12, 2026 Keep reading

The new framework allows independent aggregators to combine demand, generation and storage to participate in electricity markets, strengthening demand-side response and supporting renewable energy integration in line with EU Directive 2019/944.

February 12, 2026
Mexico’s CFE opens PPP framework, drawing bank and fund interest

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 12, 2026 Keep reading

Energy consultants say the Federal Electricity Commission’s mixed contracts could accelerate project delivery and unlock investment in renewables and grid infrastructure, as electricity demand is set to rise 3–5% annually.

February 12, 2026
ACCIONA Energía to deploy 1 GWh BESS at major Chile solar plant

by Strategic Energy Feb 12, 2026 Keep reading

The agreement covers the supply of 1 GWh of battery storage capacity for the 238 MWp Malgarida solar PV plant in Chile’s Atacama Desert, strengthening renewable energy integration and long-term investment in the country.

February 12, 2026
Zelestra secures €130m to finance 500 MW international renewables pipeline

by Strategic Energy Feb 12, 2026 Keep reading

The syndicated bond and equity facility, backed by Spain’s ICO and export credit agency Cesce, will support contracted renewable energy projects in Italy, Germany and the United States under the company’s Green Financing Framework.

February 11, 2026
Spain starts 2026 with renewables supplying over 56% of power mix

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 11, 2026 Keep reading

More than 80 GW of installed renewable capacity underpin a strong start to the year, as new project permitting exceeds 1.6 GW in just three weeks despite a 2% drop in electricity demand.

February 11, 2026
Hugo Briones appointed Chile’s Energy Undersecretary under new president Kast

by Strategic Energy Feb 11, 2026 Keep reading

The veteran power sector executive will take office in March 2026, joining President-elect José Antonio Kast’s administration amid regulatory reforms, grid reliability concerns and growing debate over distributed generation and energy storage.

February 11, 2026
Fenix Energy signals shift to PPA-driven renewable market in Argentina

by Strategic Energy Feb 11, 2026 Keep reading

Following regulatory changes under Resolution SE No. 400, Argentina’s electricity market is entering a new phase in which long-term contracting will become essential for large consumers and distributors. Fenix Energy warns that companies delaying procurement decisions could face higher spot exposure and rising marginal prices.

February 11, 2026
Guatemala doubles solar output and targets 1 GW of new renewables by 2040

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 11, 2026 Keep reading

Electricity demand has risen 15% in two years to 14,575 GWh, pushing renewables to 62.3% of the power mix. The government now plans to add 1,000 MW of clean capacity by 2040, backed by grid, storage and digital upgrades.

February 10, 2026
Argentina’spower market shift: What distributors need to buy electricity directly

by Strategic Energy Feb 10, 2026 Keep reading

Claudio Bulacio, manager at ADEERA, outlines the conditions required for Argentina’s new electricity supply model, under which distribution companies will have to contract up to 75% of their demand directly from generators: cost-reflective tariffs, regulatory approval and smart grids.

February 10, 2026
Free webinar on Argentina’s new renewable investment opportunities

by Strategic Energy Feb 10, 2026 Keep reading

On 19 February, executives from Gonvarri Solar Steel, Genneia, Solar DQD, JA Solar and EPSE San Juan will analyse the impact of Argentina’s evolving market conditions and the collaboration opportunities emerging for leading renewable energy players. Registration is open.

February 10, 2026
Spain fast-tracks nearly 572 MW of solar-linked battery storage in three weeks

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 10, 2026 Keep reading

Battery projects led by Iberdrola, Galp, OPD Energy and Ignis target the hybridisation of existing and planned solar PV plants, with Castilla-La Mancha and Extremadura emerging as key hubs amid strong IDAE incentives backed by EU funds.

February 10, 2026
Dicoma tops 100 MW in Latin America and moves into utility-scale renewables

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 10, 2026 Keep reading

After building a strong distributed generation portfolio across Colombia, Mexico and Central America, the Costa Rican company is pivoting towards utility-scale solar and wind projects, aiming to capitalise on a new wave of multi-gigawatt renewable energy tenders in the region.

February 10, 2026
Honduras’ energy sector watches closely as Oviedo takes dual leadership role

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 10, 2026 Keep reading

Eduardo Oviedo assumes the helm of the Energy Ministry while serving as interim head of the state-owned utility ENEE, at a time when a 1.5 GW power tender is already underway and major sector reforms remain in focus.

February 9, 2026
Regulation, storage and CAPEX: the road to FES Iberia 2026

by Juan Ignacio Barrea Feb 9, 2026 Keep reading

Ahead of Future Energy Summit (FES) Iberia 2026, we revisit the key takeaways from the previous edition: the post-blackout debate and failed decree, pressure from regional governments, CEOs’ announcements and the regulatory challenges that shaped the energy roadmap.