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January 16, 2026
Buenos Aires blackout exposes lack of high-voltage grid investment

by Strategic Energy Jan 16, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 16, 2026
Andalusia steps up as Spain’s storage hub with fast-track rules for hybrid projects

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 16, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 16, 2026
Casa dos Ventos and Ascenty sign Latin America’s largest renewable deal for data centers

by Strategic Energy Jan 16, 2026 Keep reading

The USD 500 million agreement will supply 110 MW of clean power, strengthening long-term renewable energy procurement for hyperscale data centers in Brazil.

January 16, 2026
In Washington, Petro seeks foreign investment as Colombia lags on renewable rollout

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 16, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 15, 2026
CEOs from Iberdrola, EDP, Saeta Yield and Zelestra to debate the future of renewables at FES Iberia

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 15, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 15, 2026
Over 10 GW in the pipeline reshape Peru’s wind power landscape

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 15, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 15, 2026
UK awards 8.4 GW in Europe’s largest offshore wind auction ever

by Strategic Energy Jan 15, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 15, 2026
Panama’s power tender redesign boosts investor confidence, says WEC

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 15, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 15, 2026
UK awards 8.4 GW in Europe’s largest offshore wind auction

by info strategicenergycorp Jan 15, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 14, 2026
Spain pushes 2 GW of new solar and wind in two months: Who are the developers?

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 14, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 14, 2026
Guatemala sets its energy roadmap to 2050: 81.5% renewables and record capacity growth

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 14, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 14, 2026
Who could lead Chile’s energy Ministry under president-elect Kast

by Strategic Energy Jan 14, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 14, 2026
Dominican Republic to chair IRENA Assembly through 2027

by Strategic Energy Jan 14, 2026 Keep reading

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.

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 13, 2026
From football to renewables: Jorge Brito returns as chairman of Genneia

by info strategicenergycorp Jan 13, 2026 Keep reading

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

January 13, 2026
WindEurope appoints Tinne Van der Straeten as new CEO

by info strategicenergycorp Jan 13, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 12, 2026
Spain flags 78 grid nodes for demand access auctions amid mounting capacity constraints

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 12, 2026 Keep reading

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.

January 12, 2026
Mexico prepares second clean energy tender as renewables seek regulatory tweaks

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 12, 2026 Keep reading

With the new call scheduled for this month, industry players praise the speed and certainty of the first round but warn that technical and regulatory criteria must evolve to boost competitiveness and attract further 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.

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