Mexico City, May 21, 2026 - Intersolar Mexico. Distributed generation in Mexico is currently experiencing one of its most dynamic periods. Driven by growing energy demand, rising electricity tariffs, and the need to move toward more sustainable models, the industry has consolidated itself as one of the markets with the greatest growth potential in the country.
With the aim of analyzing the growth of distributed generation, and within the framework of the seventh edition of Intersolar Mexico, which will be held from September 1–3, 2026, at Centro Banamex in Mexico City, the webinar Financing Photovoltaic Projects in Distributed Generation in Mexico was held with the participation of José Antonio Urteaga, consultant; Ana Sotomayor, co-founder of Talaso Consulting; and Manuel Gómez, Executive Director of the Mexican Photovoltaic Industry Association (AMIF).
During the webinar, the specialists agreed that access to capital will be key to consolidating the widespread adoption of solar systems in homes, businesses, and industries.
According to Manuel Gómez, the industry has grown exponentially and still faces the challenge of becoming more professionalized and institutionalized. In this context, financing will continue to be a central issue for the development of the sector.
For his part, José Antonio Urteaga explained that distributed generation in Mexico reached an installed capacity of 4,752 megawatts in the first quarter of 2025, of which 4,480 correspond to solar photovoltaic energy. This growth has accelerated significantly since 2015 and, according to the projections presented, the market could require investments of USD 17.4 billion by 2030.
“We are talking about more than USD 18 billion in investment over the next five years, and the outlook is extremely promising for the financial system,” Urteaga stated.
The attractiveness of the market lies not only in the scale of projected investments, but also in the financial model behind solar projects. According to the specialists, the ideal scheme is for the savings generated through electricity bills to cover the financing payments.
In her intervention, Ana Sotomayor stated that international interest in financing solar projects in Mexico continues to grow due to the positive impact these projects have on the national electrical system and the environment.
Among the main sources of funding are multilateral organizations such as the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Development Bank of Latin America, as well as climate funds and international cooperation programs. In Mexico, institutions such as Nacional Financiera (NAFIN), FIDE, and Bancomext act as intermediaries to channel these resources to companies and end users.
This financial momentum is already being reflected in state and municipal programs. In Hermosillo, Sonora, for example, developers of social housing projects that incorporate solar panels receive discounts of up to 90% on administrative procedures. In Mexicali, the program “Solar Rooftops for Wellbeing” includes the free installation of photovoltaic systems for vulnerable families.
However, the sector still faces important challenges. Manuel Gómez clarified that, although the new legislation increased the distributed generation limit from 500 to 700 kilowatts, it is still not possible to interconnect systems under this new threshold due to the lack of complementary administrative provisions.
The speakers agreed that the Mexican financial system still needs to adapt to the real conditions of the solar industry. Urteaga pointed out that many small and medium-sized companies continue to face difficulties accessing loans due to the traditional guarantees required by financial institutions.
Another challenge identified is the technical quality of installations, since some projects fail to meet the promised generation expectations, a situation that can affect the confidence of both users and financial institutions. In regions such as Mexicali, dust accumulation can reduce solar panel efficiency by between 17% and 18% if proper maintenance is not carried out.
Despite these challenges, distributed generation represents a historic opportunity for Mexico. Sustained market growth, the availability of international capital, and economic savings for users position the sector as one of the most promising pillars of the national energy transition.
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