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January 13, 2026
Chile’s power boom: 95% of new capacity will be renewables and batteries

by Strategic Energy Jan 13, 2026 Keep reading

Chile’s renewable energy and storage association forecasts nearly 10 GW of new capacity in the next two years, driven mainly by BESS, solar PV and wind power projects, reinforcing the country’s clean energy dominance.

January 13, 2026
Who pays for grid stability? Dominican battery rules raise investor concerns

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 13, 2026 Keep reading

The regulation sets strict technical requirements for renewable projects with battery storage connected to the national grid. While experts welcome the regulatory progress, they warn that the lack of clear economic signals could weigh on investment.

January 12, 2026
Energy storage can lift solar revenues by up to 40% in Spain, says AleaSoft

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 12, 2026 Keep reading

The consultancy argues that batteries enable active market strategies in Spain’s volatile power market, reducing exposure to solar cannibalisation and improving project bankability.

January 12, 2026
Energy transition at risk: Why Latin America’s power grids face pressure in 2026

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 12, 2026 Keep reading

Although renewables already account for 65% of installed capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean, the lack of operational flexibility and energy storage could push the regional power system towards a critical bottleneck by 2026, according to Antonio S.R. Lopez, CEO of A&M TECHNOLOGY.

January 9, 2026
Spain launches over €1.3bn in calls for renewables and energy storage: all funding lines explained

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 9, 2026 Keep reading

The government activates six support schemes totalling €1.3695bn to boost strategic projects in energy storage, efficiency, offshore wind, thermal networks and industrial transition. A line-by-line overview of all active calls, including budgets, deadlines, requirements and eligible applicants.

January 9, 2026
Clou ESS expands battery storage footprint in Latin America through tenders and utility-scale projects

by Strategic Energy Jan 9, 2026 Keep reading

With 420 MWh systems in Chile and 63 MWh in Argentina, the Chinese company strengthens its regional expansion, targets key tenders such as AlmaGBA in Argentina and prepares for Brazil’s upcoming auctions with solutions of up to 6 MWh.

January 9, 2026
Honduras’ energy Minister reviews his term: Lower losses, investment and 1.5 GW tender

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 9, 2026 Keep reading

As he prepares to leave office, Honduras’ Energy Secretary highlights the financial recovery of the state utility, the deployment of Central America’s largest energy storage system and a 1.5 GW power tender that the next administration will need to carry forward. Nasry Asfura will take office as president on 26 January.

January 8, 2026
FES Iberia 2026 kicks off with Early Bird tickets and a strategic agenda

by Strategic Energy Jan 8, 2026 Keep reading

Madrid will host the first major energy event of 2026, with a strong focus on energy storage, regulatory frameworks and partnerships driving technological and financial innovation in the energy transition.

January 8, 2026
Honduras redesigns 1.5 GW tender to open market beyond BOT

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 8, 2026 Keep reading

Honduras’ upcoming power auction will mark a turning point in national energy policy. The government is already working on new terms that will replace the BOT model, open the market and redesign the country’s contracting strategy.

January 8, 2026
Zero prices are creating a storage opportunity in Spain’s power market

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 8, 2026 Keep reading

Negative prices, a deeper duck curve and widening hourly spreads are creating a concrete investment window for energy storage in Spain, according to the country’s power market operator.

January 8, 2026
Canadian Solar targets South America growth through BESS in its 2026 strategy

by Strategic Energy Jan 8, 2026 Keep reading

The company is accelerating its regional expansion with a strong focus on BESS solutions, technology integration and a local footprint across four countries. It is also rolling out new solar modules of up to 725 Wp and smart solutions for complex geographies.

January 7, 2026
Huawei expands Chile energy storage footprint with 2.6 GWh of BESS projects

by Strategic Energy Jan 7, 2026 Keep reading

In an electricity system with more than three times installed capacity than peak demand, the company is accelerating its deployment in Chile through eleven battery energy storage projects and a new technology that emulates the behaviour of synchronous machines.

January 6, 2026
Dominican Republic sees renewable surge as nearly 3 GW bid for 600 MW auction

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 6, 2026 Keep reading

The Dominican government’s latest renewable energy tender has triggered an overwhelming market response, with 32 solar and wind projects—most of them including battery energy storage—competing for just 600 MW. The process, to be decided in May 2026, could be expanded in future rounds given the strong level of participation.

January 6, 2026
Spain adds 8.8 GW of renewables in 2025: What the sector expects for 2026

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 6, 2026 Keep reading

The country installed 8.85 GW of new renewable capacity last year—88% solar PV. As Spain looks to 2026, grid saturation and permitting bottlenecks are emerging as the main risks to sustaining growth.

January 6, 2026
Banks line up to fund Argentina’s top renewable player as it targets 2 GW

by Strategic Energy Jan 6, 2026 Keep reading

Genneia strengthens its solar and wind portfolio beyond 1.54 GW in operation and targets more than 2 GW by 2026, supported by unprecedented financing conditions. The company is also adding battery storage, developing its own transmission assets and supplying power to data centres.

January 6, 2026
Mexico enters a new storage phase as Quartux targets over 1 GW of projects by 2026

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 6, 2026 Keep reading

The private-sector tender marks a turning point for energy storage in Mexico. Quartux, which already controls 85% of the commercial and industrial segment, is preparing to scale up into utility-scale projects with strong financial backing, proprietary technology and strategic partnerships, while anticipating a sharp acceleration in adoption from 2026 onwards.

January 5, 2026
Dominican Republic sets mandatory BESS rules for renewables: what projects must consider

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 5, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 5, 2026
Trina Solar sees Chile as a global BESS growth engine and forecasts a strong 2026

by Strategic Energy Jan 5, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 2, 2026
Central America and the Caribbean tender map: which processes are active, requirements and award timelines

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 2, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 2, 2026
Colombia at risk of power shortages as renewables miss two-thirds of 2026 target

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 2, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 2, 2026
Enel Chile calls for new grid regulation and outlines the future of renewables

by Strategic Energy Jan 2, 2026 Keep reading

The company’s CEO warned that Chile’s energy transition is at risk due to a regulatory gap that is stalling investment in power grids and disconnecting supply from demand. He also stressed energy storage as a cornerstone of next-generation renewable projects.