Mexico City (CDMX) is leading the country and the LATAM region in renewable energy as it develops a resilient solar market and introduces several climate policies as part of its green transition. The new laws define six pathways for private sector participation in electricity generation: 1. On-site. To achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, Mexico has committed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) emissions by 25% below business-as-usual by 2030. For the energy efficiency sector, the goal is to promote the use of clean technologies and fuels to achieve 50%. The Strengthening and Expansion Plan for the National Electric System (2025-2030) foresees a total investment of approximately MXN 624. On April 9, 2025, the Government of Mexico announced that, as part of the electricity sector initiatives, 29,000 MW of capacity will be added, with CFE. Mexico City has unveiled it's new solar energy plant, said to be the largest of its type in the world. It will be able to generate 25 gigawatt hour per year, enough to power 10,000 homes.
[PDF Version]