Self-Consumption DACGs Submitted: The Week in Energy

SENER and CNE presented a draft regulation aimed at establishing the legal and technical framework for self-consumption of electricity. The proposal introduces General Guidelines (DACGs) to regulate self-generation under the country’s Electricity Sector Law, offering new clarity and structure for residential, commercial and small industrial projects that rely on rooftop solar or other forms of distributed power generation.

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UN Expresses Concern Over LNG Developments

The UN issued an alert and expressed “profound concern” to the Mexican government over a series of proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in the Gulf of California, warning that the developments pose serious environmental, climate and human-rights risks.

Mexico’s 38% Clean Generation Target Faces Mixed Reality

Mexico is pushing ahead with an ambitious target of reaching 38% clean electricity generation by 2030, marking a significant shift in its energy policy and commitment to low-carbon power. The target was formalized in the 2025–2039 National Electricity System Development Plan (PLADESE). Current data, however, paints a more complex picture. As of 2024, clean energy sources supplied approximately 23.4% of total electricity generation, a modest increase from 2023. The gap between that share and the 38% target underscores the challenge ahead.

Mexico Positions Energy Efficiency as Central to Policy

Mexico’s government declared energy efficiency a top national priority, with SENER leading efforts to reduce energy consumption across public institutions and state-owned companies, officials said Thursday. The decision reflects a broader shift in the country’s energy strategy under Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration, with efficiency seen as vital for sustainability, public finances and energy security.

AINDA Invests US$50 Million in Quartux for Battery Storage

AINDA, one of Mexico’s leading infrastructure investment funds, announced an investment of more than US$50 million in Quartux, a Mexican company specializing in battery energy storage systems. The move positions battery storage as a central component of Mexico’s evolving electricity strategy as rising industrial demand, limited transmission capacity, and the expansion of renewable energy reshape the country’s power system.

Solar Beat Aims to Build Mexico’s EV Charging Network

Positioned at the intersection of two rapidly expanding sectors, Solar Beat seeks to build what it describes as the most intelligent and sustainable network of electric vehicle charging stations in the country. Its model combines hardware sales, installation services, smart charging solutions, and the technical expertise of its parent company, KIIN Energy.