Will energy storage attract renewables investment in Mexico?

With Mexico's president-elect having announced an intent to attract renewables investment, energy storage was the subject of much discussion at the Intersolar Mexico trade show.

How can industry integrate energy storage into the Mexican energy mix?

To integrate energy storage effectively into the Mexican energy mix, industry must lead the way in promoting links between academia, itself, government, and wider society to promote viable, scalable solutions.

How many power plants will Mexico install in 2022?

A plan concerning the installation and retirement of power plants, prepared as part of the National Electric System’s development program, projected Mexico could install 4.5 GW of energy storage sites between 2022 and 2036.

Where can I find information about the energy sector in Mexico?

For more sector information, the Energy Information System (SIE) * offers a database maintained by Mexico’s energy agencies and the Ministry of Energy, responsible for national energy policy. This portal provides validated official statistics (registration required for access).*

Will Mexico generate 54% of its electricity from renewables?

President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has already announced a national energy plan focused on driving renewables investment, expanding electromobility, and modernizing ageing grid infrastructure with the aim of Mexico generating 54% of its electricity from renewables, up from 12.1% today.

Does Mexico regulate storage?

Mexican legislation, however, neither defines nor regulates Storage. There are few references in the current legislation to the activity, no specific regulatory body oversees its development and there are no stipulations regarding the need to obtain any authorisation from the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE).