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March 18, 2026
China cuts photovoltaic capacity after supply triples demand: where does Yingli Solar stand?

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 18, 2026 Keep reading

The solar industry is undergoing a restructuring after years of global overcapacity. Luis Contreras, Managing Director of Yingli Solar, explains how the end of China’s 9% export tax rebate and rising supply chain costs are expected to stabilize prices and bring greater predictability to solar project development.

March 18, 2026
Software is entering the solar PV field: How manufacturers aim to boost plant output

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 18, 2026 Keep reading

Oscar Aira, Managing Director for Europe and Latin America at GameChange Solar, explained how new algorithms applied to solar trackers can increase generation by up to 1–1.5% on complex terrain while improving the overall performance of photovoltaic power plants.

March 18, 2026
Sigenergy unveils AI-driven strategy and opens smart energy hub in China

by Strategic Energy Mar 18, 2026 Keep reading

The Chinese energy technology company introduced its new AI-driven strategy and expanded its portfolio with solutions for residential, commercial & industrial and utility-scale applications, marking a new phase of global growth.

March 17, 2026
FES Caribe 2026: Which companies and energy leaders are already confirmed for the fifth edition in the Dominican Republic

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 17, 2026 Keep reading

The Future Energy Summit Caribe will take place on 20–21 April in Santo Domingo and will bring together leading companies from the energy sector at a time marked by renewable energy tenders, growing interest in energy storage and challenges related to the reliability of island power systems.

March 17, 2026
Mariano Berges and Soltec’s “rebirth”: “Renewables were love at first sight”

by Strategic Energy Mar 17, 2026 Keep reading

Soltec’s CEO, Mariano Berges, outlines in Energía Estratégica’s streaming series the strategy to relaunch the company after its financial crisis. With a focus on tracker innovation and international expansion, the firm aims to strengthen its presence in the United States and regain leadership in Latin America.

March 17, 2026
50% larger solar modules reshape plant design: Factiun responds with new tracker generation

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 17, 2026 Keep reading

The increasing size and weight of solar panels is reshaping the design of tracking structures in utility-scale plants. The company is advancing solutions capable of operating with longer strings and is already involved in projects across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Central America.

March 16, 2026
Argentina’s AlmaSADI tender targets 700 MW of BESS across the grid

by Strategic Energy Mar 16, 2026 Keep reading

The AlmaSADI call for proposals aims to award 700 MW of BESS capacity. However, Argentina’s wholesale electricity market operator CAMMESA clarified that the total capacity allocated across nodes approaches 1,000 MW, enabling competition not only within regions but also between them. In addition, project locations differ according to system criticality, with some nodes offering advantages over others.

March 16, 2026
Breakthrough technology could slash solar installation costs by up to 60%

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 16, 2026 Keep reading

Héctor Erdociain, CSO & CTO of Chemik Group, announced new technological solutions for photovoltaic projects and an international expansion strategy aimed at increasing the company’s global business by up to 30%, after supplying 6 GW in 2025.

March 16, 2026
S-5! expands operations in Colombia with new distribution and sales leadership

by Strategic Energy Mar 16, 2026 Keep reading

To better serve EPCs, developers and PV installers in Colombia, S-5! has strengthened its distribution channel through CELTEC, a strategic partner since 2024 that is now establishing local operations in the country. With new logistics capabilities and local inventory availability, the expansion improves delivery times and technical responsiveness for solar mounting solutions.

March 16, 2026
Chile’s power generators urge regulatory clarity as new government takes office

by Strategic Energy Mar 16, 2026 Keep reading

Industry association Generadoras de Chile says the country’s accelerating electrification requires regulatory clarity, stronger system operation rules and sustainable growth in the electricity market.

March 13, 2026
Guatemala’s renewable auction attracts nearly 2 GW of bids and raises grid concerns

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 13, 2026 Keep reading

The procurement process to add new power capacity exceeded industry expectations, receiving renewable energy bids close to 2 GW. However, strengthening the transmission network has emerged as the key challenge to accommodate rising electricity demand and connect future projects.

March 13, 2026
PCR CEO warns: Argentina’s renewable boom will follow new power demand

by Strategic Energy Mar 13, 2026 Keep reading

At Future Energy Summit Argentina, PCR CEO Martín Brandi said renewable energy projects will accelerate once electricity demand grows again. Meanwhile, the company advances a 185.6 MW wind project under the RIGI investment regime and grid expansion works.

March 13, 2026
APsystems: Battery storage in distributed generation is now a necessity

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 13, 2026 Keep reading

The company’s LATAM Branch Manager, Gustavo Marín, stated that storage costs have reached a balance point that enables their adoption in residential, commercial and industrial systems. He also analysed the potential impact in Argentina and how batteries could be integrated into the country’s 125 MW of installed distributed generation capacity.

March 12, 2026
Argentina sees new 800 MW solar and battery storage pipeline take shape

by info strategicenergycorp Mar 12, 2026 Keep reading

A growing renewable energy developer is advancing 17 projects and targets 250 MW in operation by 2026. After securing capacity in the AlmaGBA auction, the company is positioning battery energy storage systems (BESS) as a central pillar for future growth in the Argentine power market.

March 12, 2026
Peru power prices surge above $250/MWh after gas supply disruption

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 12, 2026 Keep reading

A pipeline incident affecting the Camisea gas system triggered emergency measures and forced greater use of liquid fuels in power generation. The episode is reviving debate over renewable energy expansion, battery storage and grid resilience.

March 12, 2026
Solar module demand surges ahead of China tax change, says JA Solar

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 12, 2026 Keep reading

Developers are accelerating module purchases before a fiscal shift in China removes VAT rebates. The trend is reshaping the global solar PV market and opening new opportunities in Argentina, particularly for energy storage and distributed generation.

March 12, 2026
Schletter warns of a “plateau” in Spain’s solar market as demand for hybridization structures grows

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 12, 2026 Keep reading

Ángel Alegría, Head of Commercial at Schletter, said developers are prioritizing bankable, robust, and hybrid-ready mounting structures as the solar industry seeks to reduce technical and financial risks in new projects.

March 12, 2026
Solar plants can lose up to 30% efficiency without proper maintenance in Argentina

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 12, 2026 Keep reading

As Argentina expands its solar PV capacity, operations and maintenance are becoming critical to project profitability. At Future Energy Summit Argentina, SolarCleano highlighted the role of automated robotic cleaning in maximizing long-term generation.