December 12, 2025Spain approves new grid access rules for demand and BESS as REE plans capacity map for February 2026

Spain
Spain approves new grid access rules for demand and BESS as REE plans capacity map for February 2026

The latest decision by Spain’s National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) establishes a new regulatory framework that redefines the technical criteria used to assess grid-access applications for electricity consumption, covering both large industrial users and battery energy storage systems (BESS) connected to the power system. As part of the rollout, on 2 February the national transmission system operator, Red Eléctrica de España (REE), will launch a new digital tool.

December 12, 2025Guatemala pushes ahead with power grid expansion despite failed transmission tender

Guatemala
Guatemala pushes ahead with power grid expansion despite failed transmission tender

In an exclusive interview with Energía Estratégica, the National Electric Energy Commission (CNEE) confirmed that power transmission infrastructure continues to expand. Since 2022, the country has added 450 km of lines and 1,600 MVA of capacity, and is already preparing a new tender. Energy storage is emerging as a key enabler for renewable integration.

December 11, 2025Argentina targets early 2026 tender for Buenos Aires transmission project

Argentina
Argentina targets early 2026 tender for Buenos Aires transmission project

Argentina’s national energy authorities are preparing the tender documents for a major transmission project adding more than 500 km of high-voltage lines to reinforce the grid in the Greater Buenos Aires region. The initiative will be developed under a new private-sector concession model with no state funding and is receiving technical support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

December 9, 2025Today’s the Day: EPC firms, manufacturers and power producers to reveal how to scale renewables and energy storage in Latin America & Iberia

Latin America
Today’s the Day: EPC firms, manufacturers and power producers to reveal how to scale renewables and energy storage in Latin America & Iberia

The event is taking place today, bringing together industry leaders to discuss technology integration, efficiency in hybrid renewable portfolios, and long-term 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 is still available.

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

Latin America
Inside the strategies driving the next wave of renewables and BESS in Ibero-America

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

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

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

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

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 12, 2025Spain approves new grid access rules for demand and BESS as REE plans capacity map for February 2026

Spain
Spain approves new grid access rules for demand and BESS as REE plans capacity map for February 2026

The latest decision by Spain’s National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) establishes a new regulatory framework that redefines the technical criteria used to assess grid-access applications for electricity consumption, covering both large industrial users and battery energy storage systems (BESS) connected to the power system. As part of the rollout, on 2 February the national transmission system operator, Red Eléctrica de España (REE), will launch a new digital tool.

December 12, 2025Guatemala pushes ahead with power grid expansion despite failed transmission tender

Guatemala
Guatemala pushes ahead with power grid expansion despite failed transmission tender

In an exclusive interview with Energía Estratégica, the National Electric Energy Commission (CNEE) confirmed that power transmission infrastructure continues to expand. Since 2022, the country has added 450 km of lines and 1,600 MVA of capacity, and is already preparing a new tender. Energy storage is emerging as a key enabler for renewable integration.

December 11, 2025Argentina targets early 2026 tender for Buenos Aires transmission project

Argentina
Argentina targets early 2026 tender for Buenos Aires transmission project

Argentina’s national energy authorities are preparing the tender documents for a major transmission project adding more than 500 km of high-voltage lines to reinforce the grid in the Greater Buenos Aires region. The initiative will be developed under a new private-sector concession model with no state funding and is receiving technical support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

December 9, 2025Today’s the Day: EPC firms, manufacturers and power producers to reveal how to scale renewables and energy storage in Latin America & Iberia

Latin America
Today’s the Day: EPC firms, manufacturers and power producers to reveal how to scale renewables and energy storage in Latin America & Iberia

The event is taking place today, bringing together industry leaders to discuss technology integration, efficiency in hybrid renewable portfolios, and long-term 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 is still available.

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

Latin America
Inside the strategies driving the next wave of renewables and BESS in Ibero-America

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

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

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

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

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.

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