Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has awarded 7,411 megawatts of wind and solar photovoltaic projects following the close of its first mixed-investment bidding round with private developers.

The allocation closed on June 8 and spans 37 projects from 31 developers. According to El CEO, the result represents 114% of the capacity target set by Mexico's Energy Ministry. The process matters because it shapes how Mexico will expand clean generation capacity under current law, with the CFE holding majority stakes and serving as the anchor buyer of electricity.

Technology breakdowns revealed uneven progress across sources. According to Energía a Debate, the tender allocated:

The tender initially attracted over 200 proposals. Of these, 46 projects were rejected due to transmission grid constraints, technical viability concerns, or unfavorable economics. The Yucatan Peninsula and Northeast region accounted for 20 of the 37 winning projects, while the Western region had the lowest coverage, capturing just 310 of the required 1,540 MW. Winning companies include Cúbico México with four projects, Eléctrica Aselco, and Atlántica Renewable Power México. Consultant Víctor Ramírez Cabrera described the process as "equivalent to the auctions of 2015, 2016, and 2017 combined."

The scheme involves total investment estimated around 8 billion dollars, with a 54% share for CFE and 46% for private partners. The state utility will secure roughly 70% of the energy through long-term contracts. The CFE and Energy Ministry launched the tender in February 2026, under CFE leadership from Emilia Calleja. Project development over coming years will reveal how quickly this capacity integrates into Mexico's national power grid.

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