Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 8.91 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market Analysis
The Mexico Solar Photovoltaic Market size in terms of installed base is expected to grow from 10.67 gigawatt in 2024 to 16.35 gigawatt by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.91% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- Over the long term, increasing demand for decentralized solar energy systems is expected to drive the market.
- On the other hand, the absence of new initiatives, limited land, factors such as the cancellation of the fourth auction round by the new government, and an underdeveloped power grid of Mexico are expected to hinder the growth of the solar PV market in the coming years.
- Nevertheless, the solar financing wave in Mexico is fueled largely by country's renewable energy goals, which are 35% by 2024 and 50% by 2050. Such ambitious goals will likely open up a new stream of investments in the Mexican solar market during the forecast period.
Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market Trends
Increasing Deployment of Utility-scale Projects
- Solar energy has established itself as one of the renewable energies with the largest presence in Mexico. Mexico had a cumulative utility-scale solar capacity of 6,160 MW at the end of 2021, contributing 4.4% to the country's electricity supply. In the next decade, significant solar development will be in other regions of Mexico. However, most of these projects are concentrated in desert climate regions in the country's north.
- The utility-scale project and commercial and residential projects helped the country have an installed capacity of around 9 GW in 2022.
- Further, the country is expected to have significant growth in the utility sector on account of government initiatives, such as the 2021-2035 Development Program of the National Electrical System. The country will likely increase power generation from clean, renewable sources to reduce air pollution, as per the program.
- Hence, in alignment, the government aims to target 35% of the country's electricity from renewable energies by 2024. Hence, such a scenario would boost the utility segment during the study period.
- Several projects, like Sonora solar project in Puerto Penasco, amounting to nearly USD 100 million, are expected to get commission by late 2023 or early 2024. Further, Energia Aljaval's 300 MW project in Chihuahua State was commissioned in late 2021. Hence, with upcoming projects and government support, the segment is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period.
Increasing Demand for Decentralized Solar Energy Systems is Expected to Drive the Market
- Decentralized solar systems, also called distributed solar energy systems, are small-scale, self-supply solar energy systems that are less than 0.5 MW in capacity and connected to a distribution circuit with a high concentration of load centers. These solar generators do not need a CRE permit for installation.
- These small-scale solar systems were initially established in rural areas not connected to the national grid. However, residential and commercial buildings in urban areas gradually began installing solar PV panels.
- Though distributed solar generation is still nascent in Mexico, it witnessed rapid growth in the last few years. One of the major factors driving the growth of distributed solar generation is the reduction in the cost of solar PV systems.
- According to Mexico Energy Partners LLC, as of December 2021, Mexico had 2,015 MW of distributed generation installed, primarily solar. It is expected that the company will be able to generate an additional 2,336 MW of distribution power by 2024.
- Further, in 2022, Mexico's solar PV power generation grew by more than 20 percent compared to 2017, reaching about 19.3 TWh.
- Hence, owing to the factors above, the decentralized solar energy systems in the country are likely to grow, which, in turn, is likely to act as a key driver to the market studied during the forecast period.
Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Industry Overview
The Mexican solar photovoltaic (PV) market is moderately consolidated. The key players in this market (in no particular order) include Enel SpA, Engie SA, Canadian Solar Inc., Risen Energy Co. Ltd, and Hanwha Q Cells Co. Ltd., among others.
Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market Leaders
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Enel SpA
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Engie SA
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Canadian Solar Inc
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Risen Energy Co. Ltd
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Hanwha Q Cells Co. Ltd
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market News
- February 2023: German renewable energy developer Sowitec announced that it has signed agreements to trade three solar power projects with a integrated capacity of 570 MW in Mexico. At present, the three projects are at an advanced stage of development with land and all environmental permits in place. Commissioning is expected to start in 2025
- November 2022: In Campeche, Mexico, Atlas Renewable Energy completed the installation of a 300-megawatt solar power plant. Under a 15-year power purchase agreement, the USD 340 million La Pimienta solar project will supply electricity to the Mexican state-owned energy company Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).
Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Scope of the Study
- 1.2 Market Definition
- 1.3 Study Assumptions
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. MARKET OVERVIEW
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Renewable Energy Mix in Mexico, 2022
- 4.3 Mexico Solar PV Installed Capacity Forecast in MW, till 2028
- 4.4 Mexico Solar Irradiation and Resource Potential
- 4.5 Status of Solar Auctions in Mexico
- 4.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 4.7 Government Policies and Regulations
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4.8 Market Dynamics
- 4.8.1 Drivers
- 4.8.1.1 Declining Costs of Solar Technologies
- 4.8.1.2 Demand for Decentralized Solar Energy Systems
- 4.8.2 Restraints
- 4.8.2.1 Absence of Any New Initiatives in the Country
- 4.9 Supply Chain Analysis
- 4.10 PESTLE Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Deployment
- 5.1.1 Utility-scale
- 5.1.2 Distributed Solar Generation (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial)
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.3 Company Profiles
- 6.3.1 Domestic Players
- 6.3.1.1 Enlight Mexico
- 6.3.1.2 3TekSolar
- 6.3.1.3 CPM Solar
- 6.3.2 International Players
- 6.3.2.1 Enel SpA
- 6.3.2.2 Engie SA
- 6.3.2.3 Risen Energy Co. Ltd.
- 6.3.2.4 Canadian Solar Inc.
- 6.3.2.5 Hanwha Q Cells Co. Ltd.
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Presence Ambitious Goals to Develop Solar Energy Systems
Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Industry Segmentation
Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy or PV solar energy directly converts sunlight into electricity, using a technology based on the photovoltaic effect.
Mexico's solar photovoltaic (PV) market is segmented by deployment. By deployment, the market is segmented into utility-scale and distributed solar generation. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on installed capacity (MW).
| Deployment | Utility-scale |
| Distributed Solar Generation (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial) |
Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market Research FAQs
How big is the Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market?
The Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market size is expected to reach 10.67 gigawatt in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 8.91% to reach 16.35 gigawatt by 2029.
What is the current Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market size?
In 2024, the Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market size is expected to reach 10.67 gigawatt.
Who are the key players in Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market?
Enel SpA, Engie SA, Canadian Solar Inc, Risen Energy Co. Ltd and Hanwha Q Cells Co. Ltd are the major companies operating in the Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market.
What years does this Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market size was estimated at 9.80 gigawatt. The report covers the Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Mexico Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Mexico Solar PV Industry Report
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