Future Energy Summit 2026 to spotlight Argentina’s power market reform
The event will take place on 4–5 March in Buenos Aires and will mark the third edition of FES in the country, against a backdrop of sweeping regulatory changes reshaping prices, contracts and forward electricity and capacity market mechanisms.
JA Solar captures 24% of Chile’s solar market and targets battery leadership
After securing nearly a quarter of Chile’s PV market, the Chinese manufacturer launches JA Energy Storage, integrating solar PV and BESS solutions with projected annual production of 30 GWh for utility-scale and C&I projects.
Livoltek deploys AI-driven BESS to scale industrial energy management in LATAM
The Hexing Group subsidiary launched a modular 125 kW / 261 kWh BESS platform in Chile, combining artificial intelligence and energy management systems to optimize costs, extend battery life and support regional electrification.
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.
JA Solar captures 24% of Chile’s solar market and targets battery leadership
After securing nearly a quarter of Chile’s PV market, the Chinese manufacturer launches JA Energy Storage, integrating solar PV and BESS solutions with projected annual production of 30 GWh for utility-scale and C&I projects.
Livoltek deploys AI-driven BESS to scale industrial energy management in LATAM
The Hexing Group subsidiary launched a modular 125 kW / 261 kWh BESS platform in Chile, combining artificial intelligence and energy management systems to optimize costs, extend battery life and support regional electrification.
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.
Indira Cristina Portocarrero appointed to lead Colombia’s energy planning agency
The new head of the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) will focus on energy transition, power system reliability and the expansion of clean energy, after previously helping unlock 5 GW of capacity—equivalent to 25% of Colombia’s electricity generation.
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Future Energy Summit 2026 to spotlight Argentina’s power market reform
The event will take place on 4–5 March in Buenos Aires and will mark the third edition of FES in the country, against a backdrop of sweeping regulatory changes reshaping prices, contracts and forward electricity and capacity market mechanisms.
JA Solar captures 24% of Chile’s solar market and targets battery leadership
After securing nearly a quarter of Chile’s PV market, the Chinese manufacturer launches JA Energy Storage, integrating solar PV and BESS solutions with projected annual production of 30 GWh for utility-scale and C&I projects.
Livoltek deploys AI-driven BESS to scale industrial energy management in LATAM
The Hexing Group subsidiary launched a modular 125 kW / 261 kWh BESS platform in Chile, combining artificial intelligence and energy management systems to optimize costs, extend battery life and support regional electrification.
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Indira Cristina Portocarrero appointed to lead Colombia’s energy planning agency
The new head of the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) will focus on energy transition, power system reliability and the expansion of clean energy, after previously helping unlock 5 GW of capacity—equivalent to 25% of Colombia’s electricity generation.
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.
Indira Cristina Portocarrero appointed to lead Colombia’s energy planning agency
The new head of the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) will focus on energy transition, power system reliability and the expansion of clean energy, after previously helping unlock 5 GW of capacity—equivalent to 25% of Colombia’s electricity generation.
IDAE launches €202.5 million in funding for innovative renewables and energy storage: who is eligible?
The call is aimed at emerging technologies such as agrivoltaics, floating solar PV, collective self-consumption and renewable integration in infrastructure projects. It requires the integration of battery storage or hydraulic systems, the use of European-manufactured equipment, and projects that can be implemented before 2030.
Chile awards 1.47 TWh in exceptional power supply auction for 2026 at US$98.7/MWh
The one-year tender for regulated customers attracted strong competition, with bids totaling 2.5 times the required energy and prices well below the reserve level, reinforcing confidence in Chile’s short-term power procurement framework.
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.
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.
Global PV manufacturer plans 60 MW of distributed solar in Colombia by 2025
At FES Colombia 2025, JA Solar highlighted the rapid expansion of distributed generation, which is now outpacing large-scale solar amid regulatory challenges and rising electricity demand.
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19 May
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28 September
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1 October
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28-29 October
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3 November
IDAE launches €202.5 million in funding for innovative renewables and energy storage: who is eligible?
The call is aimed at emerging technologies such as agrivoltaics, floating solar PV, collective self-consumption and renewable integration in infrastructure projects. It requires the integration of battery storage or hydraulic systems, the use of European-manufactured equipment, and projects that can be implemented before 2030.
Spain must quadruple its annual wind power installations as the sector calls for clear rules and lower tax pressure
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) warns that more than 4,500 MW of onshore wind capacity must be installed each year until 2030 to reach the target of 59 GW. In 2024, only 1,186 MW were added. The sector is calling for regulatory certainty, fewer administrative barriers and a more balanced tax framework to accelerate deployment.
Spanish PPAs stall at €30/MWh amid price volatility and regulatory uncertainty
The drop in captured prices to below €5/MWh is reinforcing buyer caution. “Clients are unwilling to sign contracts at €35 or €40 per MWh; they are looking at around €25 to €32/MWh at most,” warns Álvaro de Simón, advisor at ASB Renewables Consulting.
IDAE launches €202.5 million in funding for innovative renewables and energy storage: who is eligible?
The call is aimed at emerging technologies such as agrivoltaics, floating solar PV, collective self-consumption and renewable integration in infrastructure projects. It requires the integration of battery storage or hydraulic systems, the use of European-manufactured equipment, and projects that can be implemented before 2030.
Spain must quadruple its annual wind power installations as the sector calls for clear rules and lower tax pressure
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) warns that more than 4,500 MW of onshore wind capacity must be installed each year until 2030 to reach the target of 59 GW. In 2024, only 1,186 MW were added. The sector is calling for regulatory certainty, fewer administrative barriers and a more balanced tax framework to accelerate deployment.
Spanish PPAs stall at €30/MWh amid price volatility and regulatory uncertainty
The drop in captured prices to below €5/MWh is reinforcing buyer caution. “Clients are unwilling to sign contracts at €35 or €40 per MWh; they are looking at around €25 to €32/MWh at most,” warns Álvaro de Simón, advisor at ASB Renewables Consulting.
Future Energy Summit 2026 to spotlight Argentina’s power market reform
The event will take place on 4–5 March in Buenos Aires and will mark the third edition of FES in the country, against a backdrop of sweeping regulatory changes reshaping prices, contracts and forward electricity and capacity market mechanisms.
JA Solar captures 24% of Chile’s solar market and targets battery leadership
After securing nearly a quarter of Chile’s PV market, the Chinese manufacturer launches JA Energy Storage, integrating solar PV and BESS solutions with projected annual production of 30 GWh for utility-scale and C&I projects.
Livoltek deploys AI-driven BESS to scale industrial energy management in LATAM
The Hexing Group subsidiary launched a modular 125 kW / 261 kWh BESS platform in Chile, combining artificial intelligence and energy management systems to optimize costs, extend battery life and support regional electrification.
Future Energy Summit 2026 to spotlight Argentina’s power market reform
The event will take place on 4–5 March in Buenos Aires and will mark the third edition of FES in the country, against a backdrop of sweeping regulatory changes reshaping prices, contracts and forward electricity and capacity market mechanisms.
JA Solar captures 24% of Chile’s solar market and targets battery leadership
After securing nearly a quarter of Chile’s PV market, the Chinese manufacturer launches JA Energy Storage, integrating solar PV and BESS solutions with projected annual production of 30 GWh for utility-scale and C&I projects.
Livoltek deploys AI-driven BESS to scale industrial energy management in LATAM
The Hexing Group subsidiary launched a modular 125 kW / 261 kWh BESS platform in Chile, combining artificial intelligence and energy management systems to optimize costs, extend battery life and support regional electrification.
Europe needs €584 billion in grids by 2030: RGI discusses the risks and opportunities in the new package
Although the European Commission plans to formally present and adopt the European Grid Package in the fourth quarter of 2025, its impact will largely depend on the ability to address the issues already identified in the EU Grid Action Plan.
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120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation
In the 2024 energy auctions, Poland awarded more than 1.6 GW of renewable capacity, with 91% allocated to photovoltaic projects. Maciej Jakubik, an expert in EU regulations and policies at Forum Energii, explains to Strategic Energy Europe the reason behind this phenomenon and the regulatory challenges faced by wind projects.
We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
Mobility Portal Data is a new, exclusive market intelligence platform with reliable data and key reports for smart decision-making in the automotive sector, including both combustion and electric vehicles, as well as charging infrastructure.
Trump behind an “electric vehicle blackout” while challenging Mexico once again
The newly elected president of the United States reaffirmed his intention to “end the new ‘green deal'” and “revoke the mandate for electric vehicles,” with Elon Musk applauding. What could this mean for the Mexican automotive industry?
We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
Mobility Portal Data is a new, exclusive market intelligence platform with reliable data and key reports for smart decision-making in the automotive sector, including both combustion and electric vehicles, as well as charging infrastructure.
Trump behind an “electric vehicle blackout” while challenging Mexico once again
The newly elected president of the United States reaffirmed his intention to “end the new ‘green deal'” and “revoke the mandate for electric vehicles,” with Elon Musk applauding. What could this mean for the Mexican automotive industry?
Hayer (Renew Europe): “Europe must stay firm on the green transition despite Trump”
Driveco: “Our Goal is to Deploy Over 1,000 Charging Points and Invest €100 Million in CAPEX”
In a fragmented market, Driveco enters Spain with a strategic investment plan and a comprehensive approach to managing the entire value chain. Christian Revilla, Country Manager for Spain, shares exclusive insights with Mobility Portal Europe about the company’s roadmap to becoming a leader in destination charging.
Hayer (Renew Europe): “Europe must stay firm on the green transition despite Trump”
Driveco: “Our Goal is to Deploy Over 1,000 Charging Points and Invest €100 Million in CAPEX”
In a fragmented market, Driveco enters Spain with a strategic investment plan and a comprehensive approach to managing the entire value chain. Christian Revilla, Country Manager for Spain, shares exclusive insights with Mobility Portal Europe about the company’s roadmap to becoming a leader in destination charging.
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Atlas Renewable Energy flags investment limits for solar-plus-storage in Chile
The company maintains an active hybrid project pipeline, but structural constraints in Chile’s power market and the challenge of securing bankable long-term contracts are slowing investment decisions, according to its regional management.
Spain must quadruple its annual wind power installations as the sector calls for clear rules and lower tax pressure
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) warns that more than 4,500 MW of onshore wind capacity must be installed each year until 2030 to reach the target of 59 GW. In 2024, only 1,186 MW were added. The sector is calling for regulatory certainty, fewer administrative barriers and a more balanced tax framework to accelerate deployment.
Enertrack lines up 2026 solar supply contracts across Chile, Colombia and Brazil
Advanced negotiations in Chile, Colombia, Brazil and Mexico position the company as a strategic supplier for large-scale solar plants in 2026. Proprietary algorithms and adaptable engineering are driving contracts under negotiation across several Latin American markets.
5 MW solar project sets benchmark for distributed generation in Guatemala
The 5 MW Don Jorge solar project sets a benchmark for Guatemala’s distributed renewable generation model, deploying Huawei FusionSolar technology to avoid 13,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
Huawei showcases Smart Energy and Storage Solutions at Latin America C&I Summit 2025
The Summit focused on trends and real-world applications, highlighting the need for scalable energy storage and the transformation of industrial parks.
Mexico to add over 1.5 GW of clean power and storage as it expands Latin America’s largest solar plant
The state-owned utility is driving more than 1,500 MW of new clean generation and energy storage capacity nationwide. The expansion of the Puerto Peñasco photovoltaic complex is now under way, set to reach 1 GW and consolidate its position as the largest solar project in the region.
Spanish PPAs stall at €30/MWh amid price volatility and regulatory uncertainty
The drop in captured prices to below €5/MWh is reinforcing buyer caution. “Clients are unwilling to sign contracts at €35 or €40 per MWh; they are looking at around €25 to €32/MWh at most,” warns Álvaro de Simón, advisor at ASB Renewables Consulting.
“We’re targeting 7x growth”: Hoymiles’ Sebastián González on the roadmap to 700 MWh of battery storage in Iberia by 2026
As storage gains ground and the urgency for energy autonomy intensifies, the COUNTRY MANAGER outlines his vision for a “hot” market moment: more incentives, less dependency, and a wide-open field for scaling up. At Hoymiles, the company is backing a clear formula to take the lead over competitors, based on a mature and stable supply chain, a focus on 10 to 30 MW projects, and the speed required to gain volume.



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