Monitoring, Maintenance to Unlock Grid Reliability in Mexico

Q: Allectro has over 20 years of experience in the Mexican electrical market. How has the company adapted to shifts in regulations, technology, and customer demands? 

A: Maintaining close communication with clients has been key. Understanding their regulatory challenges and budget constraints has allowed us to adapt and provide tailored solutions. As an SME, our flexibility gives us an advantage over larger, more rigid companies. This adaptability has helped us navigate market shifts and economic crises while staying competitive.

We provide equipment for measuring and controlling renewable energy flows, whether stored in batteries or directed to substations. While we do not sell solar panels, we specialize in monitoring solutions that ensure efficient renewable energy integration. We have also expanded our offer to support battery storage manufacturers, helping improve energy distribution.

Q: How is Allectro addressing Mexico’s growing need for grid reliability and resilience?

A: We focus on predictive and preventive maintenance solutions to minimize service disruptions. While some factors are beyond our control, our technology helps ensure continuity. We continuously adapt our portfolio, updating our representations based on market demand and client needs. By embracing new technologies, we can provide reliable solutions for grid stability.

Q: What has been the impact of Mexico’s Grid Code in industry practices?

A: The Grid Code has been a positive development, establishing necessary standards that were previously overlooked. Electrical maintenance, often a low priority for companies, is now gaining attention. The regulation helps protect the electrical infrastructure by mitigating issues like harmonic distortion, which previously harmed the grid. Our equipment is fully compliant with Grid Code requirements, enabling accurate monitoring and adherence to regulations.

Q: What are the biggest challenges companies face when deciding to invest in measurement or efficiency systems?

A: The challenges are similar to those of selling insurance: because the benefits are not immediately tangible, companies struggle to see the value. The financial decision-makers often hesitate because they do not directly see the operational risks. A power outage, for example, can halt production, but unless its financial impact is clearly quantified, investment in prevention is often dismissed.

Our role is to equip users with the necessary data and arguments to justify these investments to their finance teams. Many businesses overlook ongoing electrical inefficiencies because the associated costs blend into operational expenses. However, these issues can lead to serious failures, including short circuits or fires. This is why predictive and proactive maintenance is becoming increasingly critical, though smaller companies still lag in adopting it. 

Additionally, electrical and mechanical engineering careers are being revalued. For years, there was a decline in interest, partly because electrical engineers often work around the clock. However, skilled engineers are now in high demand, and energy-related fields offer strong career growth opportunities.

Q: What role does digitalization play in Allectro’s product offerings, what technologies is the company adopting to streamline its processes? 

A: Digitalization is central to our solutions. Nearly all monitoring is managed remotely via digital platforms, allowing operators to oversee hydroelectric plants, thermal plants, and substations from a computer. We also provide integrated communication cabinets that collect transformer data and transmit it to cloud-based platforms, enabling engineers to analyze conditions and take preventive action before issues arise. Many of our partners are already adopting these technologies, reflecting the growing industry demand for advanced digital solutions.

Q: What are the benefits of working with major industry players like CFE and PEMEX?

A: Collaborating with CFE and PEMEX for over 20 years has provided us with invaluable experience. We have worked across all CFE divisions — transmission, distribution, and generation — gaining deep insights into the evolving electrical market, from the energy reform era to current regulatory shifts. This experience has strengthened our expertise in specialized fields like protection systems and automation.

We have adapted to PEMEX’s operational needs and developed solutions tested in high-stakes environments. These lessons have allowed us to refine our offerings and apply proven methodologies to the private sector, particularly in predictive maintenance. Our long-standing partnerships validate our capabilities and help us offer reliable, field-tested solutions to a broader market.

Q: What are your main objectives and investment priorities for 2025?

A: We aim to expand our presence in corporate markets. While CFE remains a key client, its projects involve long timelines — some taking years to materialize. Diversifying into data centers and other industries will ensure sustained growth. Staying ahead means continuously adapting to new technologies and market demands, and that remains our priority.

Allectro is a Mexican company with over 20 years of experience that specializes in solving electrical problems and in the sale, rental, and distribution of high-quality electrical products.