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.
Central America pushes BESS in power tenders, but bankability remains elusive
More than 4 GW are at stake in new competitive procurement processes across the region, many of which already require battery energy storage systems (BESS). However, traditional power purchase agreements (PPAs) continue to fall short of recognising the full value of storage, undermining bankability and increasing pressure on regulatory frameworks.
Buenos Aires opens community renewable energy market with new rules
The province launches a regulatory framework that allows multiple users to jointly generate renewable energy, offering tax incentives, surplus monetisation and clear operating rules to scale medium-sized projects.
Panama’s power tender redesign boosts investor confidence, says WEC
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.
Countdown to FES Iberia: Spain’s renewable sector meets in Madrid in just one week
More than 40 confirmed speakers – including leading CEOs and senior regional government officials – will headline the event that opens the 2026 Future Energy Summit calendar, amid regulatory acceleration, new projects in the pipeline and growing opportunities for energy storage across the Iberian Peninsula.
Zelestra signs an agreement to sell the Latin American platform to Promigas S.A.
Zelestra’s Latin American platform includes 1.4 GW of contracted solar power and battery energy storage capacity, of which 1.0 GW corresponds to projects that are operating or under construction, along with a pipeline of more than 2.1 GW of advanced-stage projects in Chile, Peru and Colombia. Zelestra continues its transformation into a leading multitechnology, customer-focused platform with a strategic focus on Europe and the United States.
Global renewable energy investment hit USD 807 billion in 2024
Record investment in renewables, but growth pace slows to 7.3% according to IRENA.
Spain commits €465M to support national projects in upcoming EU hydrogen auctions
Spain will contribute €415 million to the European Hydrogen Bank’s “Auctions-as-a-Service” (AaaS) scheme to finance new domestic green hydrogen projects, and an additional €50 million for the EU’s first industrial heat decarbonization auction launching this Wednesday.
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.
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.
Sungrow moves early in Colombia with 1.4 GW deployed and the country’s largest battery
In an exclusive interview with Energía Estratégica during FES Colombia 2025, Héctor Núñez, North Latam Head of Sales at Sungrow, revealed the company is now operating a 7 MWh battery—Colombia’s largest—and outlined its strategy to expand technical support with in-house engineers and a growing portfolio that already exceeds 1.4 GW.
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CEOs from Iberdrola, EDP, Saeta Yield and Zelestra to debate the future of renewables at FES Iberia
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.
Over 10 GW in the pipeline reshape Peru’s wind power landscape
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.
UK awards 8.4 GW in Europe’s largest offshore wind auction ever
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.
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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.
Dominican Republic clears regulatory path for stand-alone BESS
The legal transformation of ETED under Decree 55-26 grants operational autonomy and expanded powers to provide ancillary services, including energy storage. According to AABI Group, this allows the deployment of stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS) without further regulatory changes, in line with the methodology issued by the electricity regulator.
Spain pushes 2 GW of new solar and wind in two months: Who are the developers?
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.
Mobility Portal presents its new website: a global platform for real-time insights into eMobility
With a renewed platform, Mobility Portal integrates its Latin America and Europe coverage into one website, offering streamlined access to eMobility news, markets, companies and technology. A platform designed to optimise reading time and keep pace with the sector’s evolution.
Guatemala sets its energy roadmap to 2050: 81.5% renewables and record capacity growth
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.
Colombia puts energy storage at the centre of its new long-term power auction
The new mechanism introduces technology-specific products, extends commissioning deadlines to 2035, and formally recognises energy storage as a core asset for power system reliability. The revised rules aim to correct past design flaws and attract new players to the Colombian electricity market.
IRENA opens call to fast-track renewable energy finance in Latin America
Selected projects may gain access to funding through IRENA-backed platforms such as the Climate Investment Platform (CIP) and the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF), with proposals submitted before 1 March 2026 receiving priority consideration.
Quantum America to host 23rd international seminar on regulation and tariff setting in Brazil
The five-day event in Foz do Iguaçu will bring together energy and utilities experts from across Latin America to address regulatory challenges, tariff design and the energy transition.
UNEF warns Spain’s regions must take immediate action to avoid losing self-consumption funds
The execution deadline for the funds expires in summer 2026, putting the grants at risk if measures are not taken to speed up processing. Next Generation EU funds are key to promoting self-consumption and making it accessible to citizens and businesses.
Colbún CEO urges Chile’s new government to curb energy oversupply and boost demand through urgent reforms
José Ignacio Escobar warned that the country is facing a structural crisis driven by excess installed capacity, which has already reached 40 GW, compared with weak demand growth, hovering at around 10 GW. He argued that without a clear institutional roadmap within the first 100 days, investment will continue to remain on hold.
Brazil forecasts over R$120bn in transmission investment through 2035
Brazil’s Decennial Energy Expansion Plan 2035 outlines investment scenarios to reinforce the national power grid amid rapid growth in renewables and large new electricity loads.
Risen showcases next-gen PV and BESS solutions at PVBook: 730 Wp+ and 5 MWh with ultra-low carbon footprint
The Chinese company presented its eTron 5.016 MWh energy storage system and 730 Wp+ HJT modules at PV Book 2025, highlighting energy efficiency, 30-year durability, and the industry’s lowest carbon footprint.
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Argentina’s YPF Luz starts up first 100 MW of El Quemado solar park
With the first 100 MW now commercially operational, El Quemado becomes the first renewable energy project developed under Argentina’s RIGI investment framework to enter service. The milestone marks a turning point for YPF Luz, as the company doubles its installed solar generation capacity.
METLEN completes historic renewable energy transaction in Chile for USD 865 million
The portfolio includes four projects with an operational solar capacity of 588 MW backed by battery energy storage systems (“BESS”) built and located together with a capacity of 1610 MWh.
The companies behind Mexico’s award of 3.3 GW of renewables and 1.2 GW of battery storage
Among the awardees, subsidiaries of global energy heavyweights such as Iberdrola, Dhamma Energy, Sunstone Power, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Elecnor stand out. These companies will concentrate investments in solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore wind power and energy storage, with a presence across more than seven Mexican states. At the end of the article, a table provides details of each project, including capacity, location and expected commercial operation date.
Trina Storage launches new BESS platform at FES Chile, aming for 8 GWh by 2027
The company showcased Elementa 3, a 6.25 MWh energy storage system per container designed to improve project economics and performance in Latin America. With 4 GWh already secured under contract, Trina Storage aims to double that figure over the next few years.
Sungrow urges a stronger role for manufacturers in regulation: “We can ensure grid synchronisation across the energy system”
During his participation at Future Energy Summit (FES) Chile, Gonzalo Feito, Regional Director for the Andean region, the Caribbean and Mexico, stressed that technology providers must take responsibility for contributing to grid stability and work closely with regulatory authorities on the development of regulatory frameworks for hybrid energy storage systems.
Mercomar strengthens its logistics strategy for solar and wind projects in South America, with a focus on critical cargo
As renewable projects grow in scale and complexity across the Southern Cone, logistics is becoming a decisive factor. Through Mercomar, Robinson Group is integrating engineering, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end visibility to reduce risks and accelerate the execution of solar and wind developments.
Peru seeks to attract U.S., European and Asian capital for renewable energy and storage projects
PromPerú is coordinating efforts with the national government to attract foreign investment in solar power generation in southern and northern regions, wind energy in strategic areas, and geothermal and biomass projects in the Amazon. The country is projecting economic growth of up to 4.5% in the medium term, supported by regulatory reforms and incentives for key sectors.
Breathless, Enlight and Huawei deploy Mexico’s first 4.5 MWh BESS for the hospitality sector
The resort’s commitment was realised with the commissioning of Huawei’s first 4.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installed at a hotel complex in Mexico.



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