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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.

March 12, 2026
Solar executive Carolina Nester turns renewable energy into children’s books

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 12, 2026 Keep reading

After years working in solar PV, energy storage and the energy transition, Circular Synergies Board Advisor Carolina Nester launches a children’s book collection explaining renewable energy and recycling through stories and activities.

March 11, 2026
Panama receives seven bids in renewable tender for up to 260 MW

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 11, 2026 Keep reading

Wind and hydropower projects submitted under ETESA’s LPI No. 01-25 could deliver up to 260.57 MW of combined capacity, although actual monthly output will fluctuate due to the variability of wind resources.

March 11, 2026
Paraguay eyes 800 MW expansion as government opens power sector to private investment

by Strategic Energy Mar 11, 2026 Keep reading

Vice Minister Mauricio Bejarano says private developers will play a central role in Paraguay’s next phase of power generation, as the country prepares its first 140 MW solar tender and new regulatory frameworks to attract investment.

March 11, 2026
Yingli Solar forecasts up to 19% rise in module prices and warns of a “year of adjustment” for solar PV

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 11, 2026 Keep reading

Luis Contreras, Managing Director of the company, warns that rising costs of key inputs have already increased expenses across the solar supply chain by around 10%. An additional 9% hike is expected following the removal of export incentives in China, signalling a potential shift in the solar PV industry cycle.

March 11, 2026
Without grid access or capacity payments, pumped storage investment will stall, Iberdrola warns

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 11, 2026 Keep reading

The Director of Planning, Regulation and Investments at Iberdrola stated that the standstill in grid access and the lack of long-term economic signals are slowing new investments in energy storage. He called for regulatory certainty for projects with a lifespan exceeding 50 years.

March 11, 2026
Industrial sector and Mexican states demand a transition to clean energy amid the USMCA review

by Strategic Energy Mar 11, 2026 Keep reading

The results of the public consultations for the review of the USMCA reveal a national consensus among key industries and state governments: to ensure regional competitiveness, it is urgent to establish a clean, affordable, and stable energy matrix, supported by green financing and the development of specialized talent.

March 10, 2026
Argentina’s solar market grows more demanding as capacity expands, says VersolSolar

by Strategic Energy Mar 10, 2026 Keep reading

With more than 2.5 GW of solar PV operating and nearly 1 GW added since 2025, developers in Argentina are raising engineering and performance standards, pushing manufacturers to adapt technology, service and project design.

March 10, 2026
Zelestra secures $176M green financing for 242 MW solar project in Peru

by Strategic Energy Mar 10, 2026 Keep reading

The Babilonia solar plant, part of the 700 MW La Joya complex in Arequipa, was financed by Natixis CIB and BBVA Perú and backed by a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Peruvian electricity company Celepsa.

March 10, 2026
Alba Min Ye appointed CEO of Solis LATAM amid regional solar growth

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 10, 2026 Keep reading

The executive takes the helm of the solar inverter manufacturer in Latin America as the region’s photovoltaic market expands and the company moves into energy storage solutions.

March 10, 2026
Colombia hits 4 GW of renewables, reaching 17% of national power mix

by Strategic Energy Mar 10, 2026 Keep reading

With the start-up of the Atlántico Solar Park, the country moves closer to the government’s 6 GW Plus target, while two electricity market auctions are currently underway.

March 10, 2026
Siemens sees renewables and batteries powering the next wave of data centres in Chile

by Strategic Energy Mar 10, 2026 Keep reading

The rapid expansion of AI-driven digital infrastructure is increasing electricity demand in Chile and across Latin America. Siemens says integrating renewable energy and battery energy storage systems will be essential to ensure reliable and sustainable power supply over the coming decade.

March 9, 2026
Rocío Sicre of EDP urges regulator to invest in grids and demand to retain renewable capital

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 9, 2026 Keep reading

The Chief Executive Officer of EDP Spain warned that for every euro invested in power generation, only €0.40 is allocated to electricity grid infrastructure, while 40% of Europe’s power system is more than 40 years old. Speaking at FES Iberia 2026 before an audience of 500 executives, she also outlined the hybrid renewable energy and energy storage projects the company is advancing to provide greater flexibility to the power system.

March 9, 2026
GIP and EQT strike $33.4bn deal to take AES private

by Strategic Energy Mar 9, 2026 Keep reading

The transaction, valued at USD 10.7 billion in equity and USD 33.4 billion in enterprise value, includes a USD 15 per share cash offer backed by global institutional investors and aims to strengthen AES’s expansion in power generation and energy solutions.

March 9, 2026
Chile weighs major overhaul of electricity distribution framework

by Strategic Energy Mar 9, 2026 Keep reading

The report prioritises measures to raise electricity supply quality and safety standards, strengthen the power system in the face of energy transition challenges and incorporate new technologies.

March 6, 2026
Acciona calls for german-style permitting reform in Spain

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 6, 2026 Keep reading

At FES Iberia 2026, the company urges Spain to revise its National Energy and Climate Plan to restore regulatory predictability and unlock long-term renewable energy investment amid grid congestion and market volatility.

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

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 13, 2026 Keep reading

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

by info strategicenergycorp Mar 12, 2026 Keep reading

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

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 12, 2026 Keep reading

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

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 12, 2026 Keep reading

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

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

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 12, 2026 Keep reading

March 12, 2026
Solar executive Carolina Nester turns renewable energy into children’s books

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 12, 2026 Keep reading

March 11, 2026
Panama receives seven bids in renewable tender for up to 260 MW

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 11, 2026 Keep reading

March 11, 2026
Paraguay eyes 800 MW expansion as government opens power sector to private investment

by Strategic Energy Mar 11, 2026 Keep reading

March 11, 2026
Yingli Solar forecasts up to 19% rise in module prices and warns of a “year of adjustment” for solar PV

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 11, 2026 Keep reading

March 11, 2026
Without grid access or capacity payments, pumped storage investment will stall, Iberdrola warns

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 11, 2026 Keep reading

March 11, 2026
Industrial sector and Mexican states demand a transition to clean energy amid the USMCA review

by Strategic Energy Mar 11, 2026 Keep reading

March 10, 2026
Argentina’s solar market grows more demanding as capacity expands, says VersolSolar

by Strategic Energy Mar 10, 2026 Keep reading

March 10, 2026
Zelestra secures $176M green financing for 242 MW solar project in Peru

by Strategic Energy Mar 10, 2026 Keep reading

March 10, 2026
Alba Min Ye appointed CEO of Solis LATAM amid regional solar growth

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 10, 2026 Keep reading

The executive takes the helm of the solar inverter manufacturer in Latin America as the region’s photovoltaic market expands and the company moves into energy storage solutions.

March 10, 2026
Colombia hits 4 GW of renewables, reaching 17% of national power mix

by Strategic Energy Mar 10, 2026 Keep reading

With the start-up of the Atlántico Solar Park, the country moves closer to the government’s 6 GW Plus target, while two electricity market auctions are currently underway.

March 10, 2026
Siemens sees renewables and batteries powering the next wave of data centres in Chile

by Strategic Energy Mar 10, 2026 Keep reading

March 9, 2026
Rocío Sicre of EDP urges regulator to invest in grids and demand to retain renewable capital

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 9, 2026 Keep reading

March 9, 2026
GIP and EQT strike $33.4bn deal to take AES private

by Strategic Energy Mar 9, 2026 Keep reading

March 9, 2026
Chile weighs major overhaul of electricity distribution framework

by Strategic Energy Mar 9, 2026 Keep reading

The report prioritises measures to raise electricity supply quality and safety standards, strengthen the power system in the face of energy transition challenges and incorporate new technologies.

March 6, 2026
Acciona calls for german-style permitting reform in Spain

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 6, 2026 Keep reading

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