According to the regulations promulgated in March 2025, all new solar and wind power projects must be equipped with battery systems equivalent to 30% of their installed capacity, with a minimum continuous power supply duration of 3 hours..
According to the regulations promulgated in March 2025, all new solar and wind power projects must be equipped with battery systems equivalent to 30% of their installed capacity, with a minimum continuous power supply duration of 3 hours..
Eighty-seven years after the oil expropriation of 1938, another turning point in Mexico’s energy history took place on March 18, 2025, when President Claudia Sheinbaum signed sweeping legislative reforms into law that will restructure the country’s electricity sector to strengthen energy security. .
Mexico has taken a bold step in reshaping its renewable energy sector by mandating that all new wind and solar projects include battery storage equal to 30% of their capacity. This move, announced by Jorge Islas, Undersecretary for Planning and Energy Transition, aligns Mexico with global efforts. .
A month after India introduced an energy storage mandate for renewable energy plants and China scrapped its own, Mexico has stepped forward with an ambitious 30% capacity requirement, alongside plans to add a further 574 MW of batteries by 2028. Future wind and solar energy projects in Mexico will. .
Mexico's New Energy Storage Regulations Require 30% Battery Storage in Solar and Wind Projects, Aiming to Add 574MW of Storage Capacity by 2028 The Latin American Energy Organization (LAEO) released a white paper on energy storage in Latin America and the Caribbean, noting that Mexico has enacted. .
Mexico’s new regulation mandating battery systems for solar and wind projects positions it as a model for energy storage integration in Latin America, according to a new report. Image: ImagePerson, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons From ESS News Mexico has emerged as a leading example for energy. .
As Mexico accelerates its energy transition, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s power strategy. Once considered a niche technology, battery storage is now gaining strong momentum as both the federal government and private sector move to.
