Mexico adds 2.3 GW to its renewable energy pipeline in just two months
Between December 2025 and January 2026, more than 2,300 MW of renewable energy projects were submitted for environmental permitting in Mexico, underlining strong momentum in solar and wind power led by the state-owned utility CFE.
Record renewable energy financing in the Caribbean: Bladex lends USD 425m to six AES Dominicana projects
The six renewable plants are fully operational, strengthening grid resilience and clean power supply as electricity demand continues to grow in the Dominican Republic.
S-5! Launches new easy-install clamp for T-Profile metal roofs
The new S-5-TH™ non-penetrating clamp is designed for solar PV and light-duty attachments on commercial T-profile metal roofing systems.
FES Iberia 2026: Energy leaders to debate the future of renewables and storage
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.
Barbados launches first competitive BESS auction, reshaping the Caribbean power market
The competitive process will award 60 MW / 240 MWh of battery energy storage systems. It marks the first time Barbados has used price-based competition in its power sector, creating a potential blueprint for other Caribbean markets.
Yingli Solar bets on perovskite tandem cells to boost next-generation PV efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer is betting on a new generation of solar modules with higher efficiency and durability. According to Andrés Casallas, Lead Manager for the Andean region, the strategy will prioritise technology development and expansion in Peru as a key growth market by 2026.
One of South America’s largest hybrid wind–solar parks takes shape in Argentina
Construction works are adding solar PV generation to an existing wind complex, with key logistical and technical milestones under way, expanded electrical infrastructure and a growth outlook aimed at strengthening La Rioja’s renewable supply and injecting new clean capacity into Argentina’s national grid.
Siemens warns that unprecedented global power system growth makes automation urgent
Siemens Chile CEO Christian Candela says 2035 forecasts will strain electricity networks, making urgent deployment of digital grid technologies—AI, predictive control and decentralized management—key to maintaining reliability.
SolisStorage successfully launches its EverCore platform in Mexico
The company takes a decisive step in advancing energy storage in Latin America’s second-largest solar market
FES Iberia Renewables & Storage set to launch Future Energy Summit 2026 Tour
Madrid will host the flagship energy event on February 12, 2026, with energy storage at the core of the Iberian renewable transition
“The IDAE call has acted as a lever”: Cegasa Energía to launch a BESS factory of up to 1800 MWh by 2026
The new Cegasa industrial facility will reach 600 MWh per year in its first phase and will triple that figure by 2027. In an exclusive interview with Energía Estratégica, Carlos Infante details the technological profile of the BESS systems, their application in large-scale projects, and analyses the factors that are accelerating the Spanish energy storage market.
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Kast taps former Senate president Ximena Rincón as Chile’s energy minister
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.
TracSmarT+2P: Latest 2P solar tracker from Gonvarri Solar Steel
The new single-row 2P solar tracker, available in 1- and 2-string configurations (up to 41 metres per row), combines the reliability and robustness of the “Compact” design previously developed by the company with greater versatility for both large- and small-scale projects.
Spain introduces new “Anti-Blackout” grid rules, reshaping the outlook for renewables
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.
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Colombia brings back renewable energy auctions: Will projects finally reach operation?
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has released a draft resolution to relaunch long-term renewable energy auctions. The redesigned mechanism aims to accelerate renewable deployment, stabilise project revenues and hedge demand exposure, as part of the government’s 6GW+ Plan and its broader energy transition strategy.
Solar boats from the Amazon: Kara Solar aims to deploy 10,000 units by 2030
Based in the Achuar territory of Ecuador, this electric river transport model combines Indigenous technicians, community solar charging stations and jungle-adapted motors. The goal is to replace fossil fuels and offer a sustainable alternative to road expansion in strategic areas of the Amazon basin.
Spain fast-tracks nearly 500 MW of hybrid energy storage in just one month
Environmental permitting has been launched for 12 battery storage projects totalling 485.9 MW, most of them hybridised with solar PV plants and concentrated in key renewable regions such as Extremadura, Castile and León and Andalusia.
Argentina power sector draws USD 300m unsecured loan led by IFC and FMO
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.
Nordex posts record 10.2 GW of wind turbine orders in 2025
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.
From dreaming of the UN to leading Panama’s energy transition: the story of Rosilena Lindo Riggs
The engineer, former National Secretary of Energy of Panama and current global energy and climate adviser, looks back on her personal and professional journey, during which she led more than 15 public policy instruments, promoted distributed generation and left a deep mark on energy inclusion and democratisation.
SilverBlue enters Mexico with MXN 500 million bet on distributed renewables and storage
SilverBlue acquires the financing platform Solage and unveils a major investment plan focused on renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial customers across Mexico.
Spain opens first offshore wind auction design as 20 GW of projects await approval
The Ministry for the Ecological Transition opens the design phase of a competitive process focused on floating offshore wind, incorporating non-price criteria, as industry players call for regulatory certainty amid a growing project pipeline.
Clou ESS expands battery storage footprint in Latin America through tenders and utility-scale projects
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.
Brazil puts the brakes on renewables: over 500 solar and wind permits cancelled
Brazil has withdrawn more than 500 solar and wind power permits—around 22 GW of capacity—as developers reassess project viability amid grid constraints, regulatory shifts and tighter financing conditions.
Solis invites customers to shape the future of solar with year-end survey
The global solar inverter manufacturer invites customers and partners to share feedback, with all respondents entered into a prize draw.
Honduras’ energy Minister reviews his term: Lower losses, investment and 1.5 GW tender
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.
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Canadian Solar targets South America growth through BESS in its 2026 strategy
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.
Ecuador invests USD 278 million to strengthen its national power transmission grid
The investment targets new high-voltage transmission systems, substation expansions and maintenance works to improve reliability, capacity and grid resilience across the country.
Market signal: Honduras’ new government revives 1.5 GW tender, eyes greater private participation
The incoming administration of Nasry Asfura reframes the 1.5 GW procurement—mostly renewables with storage—and signals a shift towards a more open power market. Regulator Leonardo Deras says the legal framework is ready, but warns about the fragile finances of the state utility ENEE.
One month to Costa Rica’s presidential election: who are the leading candidates and what do they propose for renewables?
With the vote set for 1 February, Costa Rica faces a strategic choice on its energy transition. Three front-running candidates are putting forward sharply different visions: state-led reform, market liberalisation focused on electricity tariffs, and a middle path built on partnerships and advanced technologies.
Spain unveils €405m support scheme for renewables and clean-tech manufacturing
New funding from Spain’s ecological transition ministry targets renewable cogeneration, waste-to-energy projects and domestic manufacturing of key clean-energy technologies, with extra incentives for SMEs and regions in transition.
Chile’s transmission expansion plan 2026: 43 grid projects worth USD 647m
The Chilean grid operator outlines 9 national and 34 regional projects, focusing on easing congestion in the north, enabling battery energy storage in the centre-south and supporting electric mobility in Greater Santiago.
Huawei expands Chile energy storage footprint with 2.6 GWh of BESS projects
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.
Renewables set new record in Portugal, supplying nearly 70% of power in 2025
Renewable generation reached a historic 37 TWh, supplying 68% of national electricity demand and marking the highest level ever recorded in Portugal’s power system.



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