Marco Vera warns that regulatory uncertainty is deterring new generation and calls for rescheduling the tender to preserve investor confidence and enable technology complementarity.



Marco Vera warns that regulatory uncertainty is deterring new generation and calls for rescheduling the tender to preserve investor confidence and enable technology complementarity.
The national government is preparing to launch a clean energy tender in the coming weeks, to run in parallel with the reliability charge auction. Developers remain cautious due to the lack of clarity on capacity volumes and auction rules.
The Guatemalan electricity market opened the year with extreme volatility, swinging from USD 8 to USD 107/MWh in just four days, even as renewable energy was curtailed due to grid constraints. Industry leaders warn that inaction could prove costly.
Nearly one million people were left without power after a failure at a transformer substation in Morón. According to former power secretary Paulo Farina, the incident once again exposes deep flaws in transmission planning and the urgent need for long-delayed structural investments.
Spain’s southern region introduces an express procedure for hybridised storage projects exempt from environmental assessment. With more than 800 MW under development and €354.5 million secured from EU funds, Andalusia aims to accelerate investment and strengthen its position as a renewable energy hub.
The USD 500 million agreement will supply 110 MW of clean power, strengthening long-term renewable energy procurement for hyperscale data centers in Brazil.
During an official visit to the United States, Colombia’s president urged international investors to back agriculture, industry and clean energy, even as more than 4 GW of awarded renewable capacity remains stalled at home.
Leading renewable energy executives in the Iberian Peninsula will take part in the most strategic panels of the event, addressing investment in energy storage, asset digitalisation and new contractual structures. Representatives from Spain’s energy authorities will also attend.
With 49 wind projects under technical review, Peru is planning 10.75 GW of new capacity. Developers such as Kallpa, Engie, Orygen and Fenix Power are leading investments across Ica, Lambayeque and Piura, while the regulatory rollout of Law 32249 will be decisive for turning plans into projects.
The UK’s latest offshore wind auction awarded 8.4 GW, making it the biggest offshore wind auction in Europe to date. Strong competition led to competitive average prices of £91.20/MWh in England and Wales and £89.49/MWh in Scotland. These results reinforce offshore wind’s role as the most competitive large-scale clean electricity generation technology.
The president of the World Energy Council Panama chapter stressed that well-planned auction schemes encourage new entrants into the energy sector and help deliver more competitive power prices.
The United Kingdom has allocated 8.4 GW of offshore wind capacity in its latest auction round, setting a new European record. Intense competition drove strike prices down to £91.20/MWh in England and Wales and £89.49/MWh in Scotland, reinforcing offshore wind’s role as a cornerstone of the UK’s energy transition.
Between December and January, Spain submitted 35 new solar and wind projects for environmental permitting, totalling 2.16 GW. Solar PV accounts for nearly 80% of the capacity, with Madrid, Castile and León and Andalusia leading deployment. Major developers include EDP, Enel Green Power, Masdar, Naturgy, Jinko Power and X-Elio.
The Central American country has unveiled long-term plans to double installed power capacity by mid-century, expand its transmission grid by more than 5,600 km and create clear rules for private investment in clean energy technologies.
José Venegas, Rodrigo Álvarez, Francisco López and José Luis Daza are among the key figures being considered to shape Chile’s future energy agenda. Public-sector experience, technical expertise and strong links to the private sector define the profiles under evaluation.
Energy Minister Joel Santos led the 16th Assembly of the renewable energy agency, highlighting Caribbean-specific challenges, sargassum-to-energy solutions and the country’s rapid expansion of renewable power.
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.
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.
Jorge Brito resumes the chairmanship of Genneia after completing a high-profile term leading River Plate, reinforcing the company’s expansion strategy in wind and solar energy
WindEurope announces the appointment of Tinne Van der Straeten as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective as of 2 February 2026. Her appointment comes at a critical time for Europe’s energy security, industrial competitiveness and climate commitments.
Red Eléctrica de España has officially identified the transmission nodes where large electricity consumers will have to compete for grid access, as technical saturation intensifies and demand-driven projects reshape Spain’s energy transition.
Marco Vera warns that regulatory uncertainty is deterring new generation and calls for rescheduling the tender to preserve investor confidence and enable technology complementarity.
The national government is preparing to launch a clean energy tender in the coming weeks, to run in parallel with the reliability charge auction. Developers remain cautious due to the lack of clarity on capacity volumes and auction rules.
The Guatemalan electricity market opened the year with extreme volatility, swinging from USD 8 to USD 107/MWh in just four days, even as renewable energy was curtailed due to grid constraints. Industry leaders warn that inaction could prove costly.
Nearly one million people were left without power after a failure at a transformer substation in Morón. According to former power secretary Paulo Farina, the incident once again exposes deep flaws in transmission planning and the urgent need for long-delayed structural investments.
Spain’s southern region introduces an express procedure for hybridised storage projects exempt from environmental assessment. With more than 800 MW under development and €354.5 million secured from EU funds, Andalusia aims to accelerate investment and strengthen its position as a renewable energy hub.
The USD 500 million agreement will supply 110 MW of clean power, strengthening long-term renewable energy procurement for hyperscale data centers in Brazil.
During an official visit to the United States, Colombia’s president urged international investors to back agriculture, industry and clean energy, even as more than 4 GW of awarded renewable capacity remains stalled at home.
Leading renewable energy executives in the Iberian Peninsula will take part in the most strategic panels of the event, addressing investment in energy storage, asset digitalisation and new contractual structures. Representatives from Spain’s energy authorities will also attend.
With 49 wind projects under technical review, Peru is planning 10.75 GW of new capacity. Developers such as Kallpa, Engie, Orygen and Fenix Power are leading investments across Ica, Lambayeque and Piura, while the regulatory rollout of Law 32249 will be decisive for turning plans into projects.
The UK’s latest offshore wind auction awarded 8.4 GW, making it the biggest offshore wind auction in Europe to date. Strong competition led to competitive average prices of £91.20/MWh in England and Wales and £89.49/MWh in Scotland. These results reinforce offshore wind’s role as the most competitive large-scale clean electricity generation technology.
The president of the World Energy Council Panama chapter stressed that well-planned auction schemes encourage new entrants into the energy sector and help deliver more competitive power prices.
The United Kingdom has allocated 8.4 GW of offshore wind capacity in its latest auction round, setting a new European record. Intense competition drove strike prices down to £91.20/MWh in England and Wales and £89.49/MWh in Scotland, reinforcing offshore wind’s role as a cornerstone of the UK’s energy transition.
Between December and January, Spain submitted 35 new solar and wind projects for environmental permitting, totalling 2.16 GW. Solar PV accounts for nearly 80% of the capacity, with Madrid, Castile and León and Andalusia leading deployment. Major developers include EDP, Enel Green Power, Masdar, Naturgy, Jinko Power and X-Elio.
The Central American country has unveiled long-term plans to double installed power capacity by mid-century, expand its transmission grid by more than 5,600 km and create clear rules for private investment in clean energy technologies.
José Venegas, Rodrigo Álvarez, Francisco López and José Luis Daza are among the key figures being considered to shape Chile’s future energy agenda. Public-sector experience, technical expertise and strong links to the private sector define the profiles under evaluation.
Energy Minister Joel Santos led the 16th Assembly of the renewable energy agency, highlighting Caribbean-specific challenges, sargassum-to-energy solutions and the country’s rapid expansion of renewable power.
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.
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.
Jorge Brito resumes the chairmanship of Genneia after completing a high-profile term leading River Plate, reinforcing the company’s expansion strategy in wind and solar energy
WindEurope announces the appointment of Tinne Van der Straeten as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective as of 2 February 2026. Her appointment comes at a critical time for Europe’s energy security, industrial competitiveness and climate commitments.
Red Eléctrica de España has officially identified the transmission nodes where large electricity consumers will have to compete for grid access, as technical saturation intensifies and demand-driven projects reshape Spain’s energy transition.

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