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December 5, 2025
Latin America on track for 20 GWh of BESS by 2026 as Sungrow outlines regional strategy

by Emilia Lardizabal Dec 5, 2025 Keep reading

The Andean Region Director at Sungrow, Gonzalo Feito, forecasts that Latin America will reach 20 GWh of installed battery energy storage systems (BESS) by the end of 2026. The global manufacturer—already holding more than 10 GWh in signed storage contracts and 25 GW of cumulative solar PV capacity in the region—is shaping a roadmap centred on technological innovation, market expansion, logistics optimisation and active participation in regulatory frameworks.

December 5, 2025
Zelestra signs an agreement to sell the Latin American platform to Promigas S.A.

by Strategic Energy Dec 5, 2025 Keep reading

Zelestra’s Latin American platform includes 1.4 GW of contracted solar power and battery energy storage capacity, of which 1.0 GW corresponds to projects that are operating or under construction, along with a pipeline of more than 2.1 GW of advanced-stage projects in Chile, Peru and Colombia. Zelestra continues its transformation into a leading multitechnology, customer-focused platform with a strategic focus on Europe and the United States.

December 5, 2025
Global renewable energy investment hit USD 807 billion in 2024

by Strategic Energy Dec 5, 2025 Keep reading

Record investment in renewables, but growth pace slows to 7.3% according to IRENA.

December 5, 2025
Inside the strategies driving the next wave of renewables and BESS in Ibero-America

by Strategic Energy Dec 5, 2025 Keep reading

A virtual event on 9 December will gather industry leaders to discuss technology integration, efficiency in hybrid renewable portfolios and long-term investment strategies through 2026. Executives from Black & Veatch, Yingli Solar, Solis, Negratin, HelloNext, SolaX Power, GameChange Solar, Risen Energy, GCL, Ventus and others will participate. Free registration available.

December 5, 2025
Peru speeds up energy reforms but faces a core barrier: “Without PPAs, no project is bankable”

by Emilia Lardizabal Dec 5, 2025 Keep reading

At the Future Energy Summit Southern Cone, energy lawyer Brendan Oviedo warned that despite recent regulatory advances, Peru’s renewable-energy pipeline cannot secure financing without firm power purchase agreements (PPAs). With over 20 GW of solar and wind in early studies, the country still lacks mature offtakers and long-term contracting habits.

December 5, 2025
Sungrow moves early in Colombia with 1.4 GW deployed and the country’s largest battery

by Lucia Colaluce Dec 5, 2025 Keep reading

In an exclusive interview with Energía Estratégica during FES Colombia 2025, Héctor Núñez, North Latam Head of Sales at Sungrow, revealed the company is now operating a 7 MWh battery—Colombia’s largest—and outlined its strategy to expand technical support with in-house engineers and a growing portfolio that already exceeds 1.4 GW.

December 5, 2025
PVH’s engineering Chief sets the pace for the market: why fixed structures are making a comeback and pre-assembly is gaining ground

by Emilia Lardizabal Dec 5, 2025 Keep reading

The technical director of PVH outlines sector trends, highlights the company’s fully integrated manufacturing model, and explains how its pre-assembly system cuts on-site construction times by nearly half, in an exclusive interview with Energía Estratégica at GENERA 2025.

December 5, 2025
Canadian Solar identifies Colombia, Peru and Argentina as its key markets for energy storage by 2026

by Lucia Colaluce Dec 5, 2025 Keep reading

In an exclusive interview with Strategic Energy during the Future Energy Summit (FES) Colombia, Carlos Burgos, SR Sales Manager at Canadian Solar, stated that “Argentina will be a major player in renewables once its financial risks are overcome”. The company is projecting steady growth in the region with a strategy focused on integrated solutions and advanced storage technologies.

December 5, 2025
Guatemala drives over 100 projects and adds 450 km of transmission lines

by Strategic Energy Dec 5, 2025 Keep reading

The expansion strategy led by Guatemala’s National Electric Energy Commission aims to strengthen the transmission grid with a long-term vision, ensuring a modern, reliable system ready to meet rising demand and attract large-scale investments.

December 5, 2025
New electricity rules in Mexico steer private investment toward grid reliability

by Strategic Energy Dec 5, 2025 Keep reading

Generation permits will now prioritize projects that enhance the operational balance, reliability and systemic efficiency of the National Electric System (SEN). Private generators are expected to strengthen Mexico’s grid and support the transition to renewable energy, while the new rules formally recognize the social and welfare impacts of productive energy investments.

December 4, 2025
Trina Storage could deploy 2.5 GWh in key regional BESS projects by 2026: “We are quoting 8- to 10-Hour systems”

by Lucia Colaluce Dec 4, 2025 Keep reading

The Chinese company expects to double its delivered storage capacity across Chile and Argentina in just one year. During FES Chile, regional executive Vicente Walker noted that long-duration batteries, hybrid systems and grid-forming capabilities are reshaping the market amid curtailment challenges, limited incentives and regulatory differences across countries.

December 4, 2025
Argentina bets big on solar: Grid upgrade, 180 MW expansion and a new 500-MW module factory

by Strategic Energy Dec 4, 2025 Keep reading

The province is moving forward with a new transmission line that will add 180 MW of transport capacity, opening space for additional solar PV developments. At the same time, it prepares to launch its own module factory, expected to deliver between 450 and 500 MW per year.

December 4, 2025
360Energy expands into Brazil and Mexico with over 150 MW of solar projects

by Strategic Energy Dec 4, 2025 Keep reading

The Argentine company is accelerating its international expansion with new projects in Brazil and Mexico totalling over 150 MW. At the same time, it reinforces its environmental impact: in 2024 it generated 413 GWh of solar energy and avoided 177,500 tonnes of CO₂, according to its Sustainability Report.

December 4, 2025
Mexico issues new regulatory framework for state-owned utility CFE

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New decree strengthens governance, transparency and sustainability for the country’s largest power company amid growing electricity demand and the energy transition.

December 4, 2025
Chile’s Energy Commission terminates Canadian Solar contracts from 2017 auction

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Chile’s National Energy Commission (CNE) formally ended the contracts of Canadian Solar Libertador Solar Holding SpA after the company failed to begin energy delivery. The agreements, awarded under the 2017/01 power-supply tender, were intended to serve eight regulated distribution utilities across the country.

December 4, 2025
Sungrow announces Latam Summit 2025 in Chile with a focus on energy innovation

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The event will take place on 11 December in Santiago de Chile, featuring sessions on market trends, grid analysis and grid-forming technologies. Registration is now open for energy sector leaders across Latin America.

December 3, 2025
Spain awards 10 GWh of energy storage capacity: Which companies won and where are the projects concentrated?

by Emilia Lardizabal Dec 3, 2025 Keep reading

With more than €827 million in public investment, the EU-funded FEDER programme will support 133 storage projects totalling 10,000 MWh. Andalucía, Galicia and Castilla-La Mancha lead the allocation, while three companies capture more than 51% of total awarded capacity.

December 3, 2025
JA Solar makes bold entry into the BESS market with 30 GW in Latin America

by Lucia Colaluce Dec 3, 2025 Keep reading

JA Solar has activated 30 GW of battery energy storage capacity as part of its new strategy to offer integrated solar PV + BESS solutions under a single brand. The company aims to scale across Latin America with technology integration, full-bankability traceability, and end-to-end project support.

December 3, 2025
Grupo Cox drives cross-border power integration through remote generation in the region

by Lucia Colaluce Dec 3, 2025 Keep reading

The company’s Legal Director for Colombia and Ecuador stressed the need for harmonized regional regulation, the expansion of remote self-generation schemes, and early mitigation of curtailment risks using artificial intelligence and energy storage.

December 3, 2025
Europe turns to Colombia as a new hotspot for high-impact renewable energy projects

by Juan Ignacio Barrea Dec 3, 2025 Keep reading

New financing mechanisms are opening opportunities for initiatives with traceability, social impact and strong technical viability. Consultants warn that the challenge will be designing proposals that multiply impact.

December 3, 2025
Seven energy firms compete in Chile’s 2026 power supply auction

by Strategic Energy Dec 3, 2025 Keep reading

The short-term auction received proposals from seven energy companies for 1,470 GWh/year of contracted supply for 2026, divided into two regional blocks and three hourly segments.