Mexico’s environmental regulatory body, SEMARNAT, has updated its Ecological Gazette with recent approvals and submissions for energy projects. Noteworthy private investments in utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage are highlighted, primarily from companies like Fresnillo, Atlantica Renewable Power, Solarig, and Firme Beta. The state utility, CFE, is advancing its own combined-cycle project in Jalisco.
Key Updates:
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Private Sector Initiatives:
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Fresnillo Solar:
- Submitted an environmental impact assessment for the Fresnillo PV Atocha facility in Zacatecas.
- Project Capacity: 120.846 MW (installed), 100 MW (nominal output) with extensive solar panel and inverter setups, including a 30 MW battery storage system.
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Solarig Mexico:
- Received approvals for the PV Moquel Solar in Campeche and PV El Guayabo project in Veracruz.
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Atlantica Renewable Power:
- Gained approval for the Parque Eólico Igu wind farm in Oaxaca, featuring a multi-year construction and extended operational lifecycle.
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CFE’s Combined-Cycle Project:
- The CCC Guadalajara project aims for a net capacity of 477.296 MW, with a robust design including multiple turbines and a dual-fuel system.
- The project, located in Jalisco, is slated for international bidding with a contract requiring specific local content mandates.
Conclusion:
These developments underscore the commitment of both the private sector and state utilities to expand Mexico’s renewable energy infrastructure while navigating governmental regulations to enhance grid reliability and generation capacity.
