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January 22, 2026
Spain sees 37 GW of grid-scale storage requests, signalling a shift in power systems

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 22, 2026 Keep reading

Grid access applications for energy storage reached 37.37 GW in December, positioning the technology as a cornerstone of Spain’s energy transition. The figures, published by APPA Renovables, also show renewables supplying nearly half of electricity generation and a 4.2% year-on-year rise in national power demand.

January 22, 2026
USD 12bn in renewable investment on hold as Peru delays key power market rules

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 22, 2026 Keep reading

According to the Peruvian Renewable Energy Association, delays in implementing Law 32249 are stalling 58 renewable projects totalling 12.5 GW—enough to meet all projected electricity demand growth through 2030.

January 22, 2026
Panama bets on long-term power contracts to cut spot market volatility

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 22, 2026 Keep reading

With the backing of ETESA and the national regulator ASEP, Panama will roll out four power tenders between 2026 and 2028. The strategy prioritises renewable energy, thermal plant retrofits and nationwide supply under the National Energy Plan 2025–2050.

January 22, 2026
Elecnor doubles down on Chile with over 500 MW under execution and new tenders

by Strategic Energy Jan 22, 2026 Keep reading

The Spanish engineering group is strengthening its leadership in Chile with one of the country’s largest solar projects under construction, more than 500 MW of renewable tenders incorporating battery energy storage systems (BESS), and a transmission and generation pipeline exceeding USD 800 million.

January 22, 2026
Chile overhauls environmental impact assessment rules to fast-track projects

by Strategic Energy Jan 22, 2026 Keep reading

The reform to Chile’s Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA) aims to focus scrutiny on projects with significant environmental impacts, while maintaining regulatory safeguards and modernising criteria in place since the 1990s.

January 21, 2026
Europe’s new energy storage map: 80 GWh awarded through auctions in 2025

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 21, 2026 Keep reading

In just one year, more than 80,000 MWh were tendered through public schemes in at least ten European countries, ranging from capacity markets to RRF funds. Poland led with 20 GWh, followed by the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. Several projects are required to enter operation before 2030.

January 21, 2026
Who is behind Honduras’ power system – and what comes next with the 1.5 GW tender?

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 21, 2026 Keep reading

Honduras has surpassed 1 GW of operational installed capacity, with private capital playing a dominant role, particularly in hydropower. A 1.5 GW international tender is now drawing global interest and could reshape the country’s electricity market.

January 21, 2026
Kast taps former Senate president Ximena Rincón as Chile’s energy minister

by Strategic Energy Jan 21, 2026 Keep reading

The former Senate President will lead the energy portfolio from March. Her political profile, legislative experience and the coalition-based approach of the new administration underpin the decision by Chile’s president-elect.

January 21, 2026
Spain introduces new “Anti-Blackout” grid rules, reshaping the outlook for renewables

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 21, 2026 Keep reading

Spain’s national markets and competition regulator has approved permanent amendments to electricity operating procedures 3.1, 3.2 and 7.2, aimed at curbing abrupt voltage fluctuations and strengthening grid stability.

January 21, 2026
Record renewable energy financing in the Caribbean: Bladex lends USD 425m to six AES Dominicana projects

by Strategic Energy Jan 21, 2026 Keep reading

The six renewable plants are fully operational, strengthening grid resilience and clean power supply as electricity demand continues to grow in the Dominican Republic.

January 20, 2026
FES Iberia 2026: Energy leaders to debate the future of renewables and storage

by Strategic Energy Jan 20, 2026 Keep reading

More than 30 senior figures from the public and private sectors will meet in Madrid to debate the strategic challenges of the energy transition, with energy storage at the centre of the agenda.

January 20, 2026
Colombia unveils first 15-Year renewable power auction for 2026

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 20, 2026 Keep reading

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has unveiled a draft resolution proposing a new 15-year contracting scheme, set to run alongside the 2026 reliability charge auction—raising both expectations and questions among market participants.

January 20, 2026
Argentina power sector draws USD 300m unsecured loan led by IFC and FMO

by Strategic Energy Jan 20, 2026 Keep reading

The Dutch development bank FMO joins the IFC and commercial lenders in a USD 300 million corporate loan for Central Puerto, backing the renewal of a key hydropower asset and the largest battery energy storage project in the country.

January 20, 2026
Nordex posts record 10.2 GW of wind turbine orders in 2025

by Strategic Energy Jan 20, 2026 Keep reading

The German wind turbine manufacturer strengthened its order book with 3.6 GW in the fourth quarter alone, confirming strong demand across its core European markets and Canada.

January 20, 2026
Spain’s renewable sector eyes 2026: Power demand and energy storage take centre stage

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 20, 2026 Keep reading

After years of rapid renewable capacity growth, executives from Acciona Energía, ENGIE, Saeta Yield and FE Energy agree that Spain must now prioritise electricity demand growth and deliver clear regulatory frameworks for energy storage to sustain the energy transition.

January 19, 2026
Where to invest in renewables in 2026? A market-by-market snapshot of Latin America

by Strategic Energy Jan 19, 2026 Keep reading

Brazil, Chile and Argentina top the list of priority markets for renewable energy companies looking ahead to 2026. Meanwhile, Peru, Colombia, Mexico and Central America are gaining traction through new auctions, regulatory frameworks and investment incentives. Seven senior executives share a country-by-country view of how the region’s renewable energy opportunity map is being reshaped.

January 19, 2026
Honduras’ 1.5 GW power tender draws strong interest from global developers

by Strategic Energy Jan 19, 2026 Keep reading

The long-term auction, backed by international technical support, is drawing strong interest from regional and global players and is seen as a turning point for Honduras’ power market amid regulatory reform and political transition.

January 19, 2026
Meins surpasses 11 GW as it expands across Europe’s hydrogen and data centre markets

by Strategic Energy Jan 19, 2026 Keep reading

With established operations across Europe and more than 11 GW of installed capacity linked to its solutions, the Spanish company Meins is accelerating its international expansion, with hydrogen and data centres emerging as key growth pillars.

January 19, 2026
Vera Energy calls to delay Colombia power auction as investment risks mount

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 19, 2026 Keep reading

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

January 16, 2026
Colombia plans new renewable energy auction as industry expectations rise

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 16, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 16, 2026
Guatemala faces power market stress as grid constraints drive spot prices to USD 107/MWh

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 16, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 22, 2026
Spain sees 37 GW of grid-scale storage requests, signalling a shift in power systems

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 22, 2026 Keep reading

January 22, 2026
USD 12bn in renewable investment on hold as Peru delays key power market rules

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 22, 2026 Keep reading

January 22, 2026
Panama bets on long-term power contracts to cut spot market volatility

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 22, 2026 Keep reading

January 22, 2026
Elecnor doubles down on Chile with over 500 MW under execution and new tenders

by Strategic Energy Jan 22, 2026 Keep reading

January 22, 2026
Chile overhauls environmental impact assessment rules to fast-track projects

by Strategic Energy Jan 22, 2026 Keep reading

January 21, 2026
Europe’s new energy storage map: 80 GWh awarded through auctions in 2025

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 21, 2026 Keep reading

January 21, 2026
Who is behind Honduras’ power system – and what comes next with the 1.5 GW tender?

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 21, 2026 Keep reading

January 21, 2026
Kast taps former Senate president Ximena Rincón as Chile’s energy minister

by Strategic Energy Jan 21, 2026 Keep reading

January 21, 2026
Spain introduces new “Anti-Blackout” grid rules, reshaping the outlook for renewables

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 21, 2026 Keep reading

January 21, 2026
Record renewable energy financing in the Caribbean: Bladex lends USD 425m to six AES Dominicana projects

by Strategic Energy Jan 21, 2026 Keep reading

The six renewable plants are fully operational, strengthening grid resilience and clean power supply as electricity demand continues to grow in the Dominican Republic.

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