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Argentina sees strong growth in solar distributed generation amid electricity price hikes
Argentina’s distributed generation sector is rapidly expanding due to higher electricity tariffs, lower equipment costs, and shorter solar project payback periods of around 3–4 years. Growth has accelerated since 2019, reaching over 4,000 user-generators and 143 MW installed, with strong private-sector-driven adoption.
Solar PV accounted for 29% of electricity generation in Chile in March, with instantaneous peaks reaching 75%
The latest bulletin from Generadoras de Chile highlights the continued expansion of BESS systems linked to solar plants, with over 2.5 GW in operation and an additional 6.3 GW under construction, amid rising renewable energy curtailment and transmission grid congestion in southern Chile.
Bolivia presents new law to boost renewables, private investments
The new draft law on electricity and renewable energy, developed by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy, is entering its technical, legislative and public consultation phase, with anticipated changes to generation, transmission, distribution and regulatory frameworks.
Argentine football turns to photovoltaics
Two of Argentine’s most popular football clubs – River Plate and Vélez Sarsfield – are advancing solar energy projects at their Buenos Aires stadiums to cut operating costs and expand on-site renewable generation.
Chile reaches 4.6 GW of energy storage under construction
The March 2026 Energy Sector Construction and Investment Projects Report, released by the Chilean Ministry of Energy, records 38 storage systems under construction, for 4,597 MW and 18,780 MWh.
Cox buys Iberdrola Mexico for $4 billion
Cox has acquired Iberdrola México for $4 billion, adding 2,600 MW of capacity and becoming Mexico’s largest private power supplier with a 12 GW renewable project pipeline.
Colombia reopens long-term energy contracting with new renewables auction
Colombia has launched a 15-year auction scheme to procure solar, storage, and hybrid capacity, with delivery starting in 2030. The mechanism introduces time-of-use products and aims to improve reliability while expanding renewable energy uptake.
Peru opens complementary services market to support renewables
Peru’s energy ministry has proposed market-based reforms for complementary electricity services to improve grid stability amid rising solar and wind generation.
Colombia approves guidelines for integrating energy storage into electricity system
The decree represents a shift in grid operations with storage seen as improving reliability and enabling higher renewable energy penetration.
Dominican Republic opens bids for 600 MW renewables tender
The nation’s latest call for long-term power purchase agreements focuses on supplying the national grid with wind and solar projects, specifically mandating integrated battery storage systems to ensure grid resilience.
