Mexico to Boost Generation; Solar Faces Cybersecurity Risks

SENER and CFE have outlined a comprehensive strategy that integrates new generation capacity, as well as transmission and distribution infrastructure upgrades, to meet the nation’s growing energy needs. 

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Mexico Bolsters Power System With New Plants, Grid Upgrades

The government is looking to add a total of an additional 29GW in the next three years. Additional combined cycle power plants planned between 2025 and 2027, such as El Sauz in Queretaro, Manzanillo, and Merida, will contribute over 6,700MW of additional clean capacity.

Mexico’s Solar Grid at Risk Due to Lacking Cybersecurity Measures

Mexico’s solar sector faces serious cybersecurity gaps, with outdated protocols and a lack of federal enforcement. This security gap in Mexico's renewable energy infrastructure threatens the stability of the national grid as the adoption of distributed energy resources accelerates.

Energy Security Takes Center Stage Amid Global, Local Risks

Amid geopolitical instability and climate risks, energy security has become a national priority. Experts call for diversified supply, robust infrastructure, and coordinated public-private strategies to ensure long-term resilience.

Veracruz, CONUEE Team Up to Cut Energy Use

The state of Veracruz signed a collaboration agreement with CONUEE to implement energy efficiency programs in public buildings, aiming to lower consumption and reduce environmental impact.

Capstone Green Energy Expands With New Microturbine Project

Capstone Green Energy is expanding its presence in Mexico with a new order for a C600 Signature Series natural gas microturbine to be installed at a packaging manufacturing facility in the country. 

CFE Director Reviews Hydropower Modernization Project in Chiapas

Emilia Calleja, Director General, CFE, conducted a technical visit this week to two major hydroelectric facilities in Chiapas as part of the utility’s broader infrastructure modernization push. The upgrades aim to improve operational capacity and reliability in southern Mexico.

Ministry of Energy Moves to New Insurgentes Address

SENER has officially changed its headquarters to a new address in Mexico City, effective July 21, 2025. According to a notice published by Minister of Energy Luz Elena González, the ministry and its administrative units will now be based at Insurgentes Ave. 20, Glorieta de Insurgentes, Roma Norte, in the Cuauhtemoc municipality.

CFE Raises Nearly MX$1 Billion in Short-Term Debt Market Return

CFE returned to the short-term debt market successfully raising MX$991 million through a series of short-term debt auctions held on July 16, well below the MX$3 billion previously authorized.

Watt2Trade Launches First Decentralized Electricity Exchange

Watt2Trade has introduced a blockchain-based electricity exchange, allowing direct, real-time energy transactions. Built on blockchain technology, Watt2Trade allows users to buy, sell, and trade real kilowatts of electricity, similar to how tokens are traded on a DEX.