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- Mexico's Energy Secretary (Sener) updates long-term planning by prioritizing transmission grid modernization and storage development to reliably integrate renewable energy.
The Energy Secretary (Sener) unveiled a revised energy transition roadmap extending to 2050. The document makes clear that strengthening electrical grids and deploying storage systems are essential requirements to meet clean energy targets without jeopardizing supply security.
According to the official text, planning prioritizes regional interconnection projects and large-scale battery installations in areas with high renewable potential. These measures aim to reduce intermittency from solar and wind power while maximizing existing infrastructure.
The approach preserves the goal of boosting renewables' share in the national electricity mix while acknowledging the need to maintain system stability. The update does not change medium-term auction timelines or introduce immediate regulatory changes.
The strategy serves as a reference framework for public and private investment in coming years, with emphasis on coordination between the Federal Electricity Commission and private generators.
Sources:
IDC:
https://idconline.mx/corporativo/2026/01/19/energia-limpia-en-mexico-2026-claves-sobre-pladese-nueva-regulacion-y-descarbonizacion