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Markets & Policy
Argentina advances 232 battery bids in AlmaSADI tender Argentina has cleared 232 of 235 bids totaling 8.3 GW to proceed in its AlmaSADI storage tender, after proposals exceeded the scheme’s 700 MW reference target by almost 12 times.
Luis Ini
Jun 18, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Chile releases bidding terms for first energy auction including storage Chile’s CNE has set preliminary terms for the 2026/01 power supply tender, a technology-neutral process that nonetheless favors renewables by excluding high-emission fuels and enabling storage-backed bids. With time-of-day demand blocks and 15-year contracts, the structure is particularly supportive of photovoltaic and hybrid solar-plus-storage projects, especially for daytime and evening peak coverage.
Luis Ini
Jun 12, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Mexico allocates 6.7 GW of solar in renewables tender The Federal Electricity Commission selected 37 renewable energy projects totaling 7,411 MW, of which approximately 6,710 MW, or nearly 90% of the selected capacity, comes from solar plants. The awarded photovoltaic capacity is nearly double the initial requirement projected for this technology.
Luis Ini
Jun 10, 2026
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Research & Development
Hybrid solar-hydrogen project planned at Antarctic base A hybrid power pilot project combining solar, batteries and hydrogen fuel cells is under development at a scientific base on King George Island to explore reducing diesel consumption in isolated research operations.
Luis Ini
Jun 04, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Mexico exceeds 5 GW of distributed solar capacity Figures published by Mexico’s National Energy Commission show solar accounted for more than 99.5% of distributed generation capacity in systems smaller than 0.7 MW at the end of 2025.
Luis Ini
Jun 03, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Argentine football club inaugurates 120 kW solar system Buenos Aires-based Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield has switched on a 120 kW rooftop solar system on top of its football stadium, expected to cover up to 20% of its annual electricity demand. 
Luis Ini
Jun 02, 2026
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Applications & Installations
ContourGlobal inaugurates Chilean hybrid plant with 231 MW of solar and 200 MW/1.3 GWh BESS The Víctor Jara hybrid power plant in Tarapacá Region includes a battery storage system capable of delivering energy for 6.5 continuous hours after sunset. The project developer says the project is the longest-duration operational utility-scale BESS installation in Latin America.
Luis Ini
May 30, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Paraguay launches first large-scale solar tender, marking historic shift in energy policy Paraguay has launched its first large-scale solar photovoltaic tender under Law No. 7599/2025, marking a key step in diversifying its electricity mix beyond hydropower. The 140 MW project, supported by the World Bank, includes grid connection via a 220 kV substation and opens the door to long-term renewable PPAs and future hybrid solar-plus-storage developments.
Luis Ini
May 27, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Colombia awards 1,546.9 MW of solar capacity in firm energy auction for 2029–2030 The Firm Energy Obligations (OEF) auction held in Colombia awarded 4,069.7 MW of new capacity scheduled to enter the system starting in December 2029. Solar PV accounted for 1,546.9 MW across 29 awarded projects, with individual plant capacities of up to 200 MW among the main beneficiaries.
Luis Ini
May 27, 2026