{
  "id": 4256733,
  "title": "Mexico’s Green Energy Push Is Finally Gaining Momentum",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/mexicos-green-energy-push-is-finally-gaining-momentum",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-29T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "OilPrice",
    "slug": "oilprice",
    "url": "https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Mexicos-Green-Energy-Push-Is-Finally-Gaining-Momentum.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mexico is experiencing a green energy transformation, despite initial delays under previous administrations. President Claudia Sheinbaum's government has launched an energy reform, opening the sector to private investment and prioritizing the expansion of renewables. The country's strategic energy transition roadmap, unveiled in February, outlines ambitious targets such as increasing oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day and investing $43.6 billion. By 2030, Mexico aims to add over 32 GW of new electrical capacity, with at least 70% sourced from renewables. Sheinbaum emphasized Mexico's abundant solar and wind resources, stating the nation has the clean energy needed to reduce environmental impacts. The roadmap sets specific targets for photovoltaic generation, geothermal, wind, and hydroelectric power, aiming to raise their share of the electricity mix from 24% to 38% by 2030. To realize these goals, Mexico must accelerate the deployment of clean energy, especially compared to the restricted access to foreign investment under AMLO's government. Under Sheinbaum's leadership, the government has shifted away from AMLO's nationalization strategy, permitting private companies to add up to 9.6 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. Mexico's installed photovoltaic capacity is projected to triple by 2035, reaching 37.8 GW, with a compound annual growth rate of around 10.7% between 2024 and 2035. Despite solar power's share of electricity generation being modest at 6.6% in 2023, the country boasts the largest solar farm in the Americas, Puerto Peasco in Sonora, with a 420 MW solar-plus-storage project under development. Wind energy also contributes significantly, with 76 wind farms across 16 states generating power for over 12 million households and supporting 10,000 jobs. Investment in wind energy is expected to reach $4-5 billion by 2030, with 2,159 MW of new installed capacity. Overall, Mexico's green energy push is gaining momentum, supported by favorable policies, energy reforms, and increased openness to private investment.",
  "summary": "After a delayed start under the previous government, Mexico is now well on its way to undergoing a green transition. President Claudia Sheinbaum has launched an energy reform that opens Mexico’s energy sector to greater private investment and focuses on expanding the country’s renewable energy sector. Meanwhile, the approval of several solar and wind projects demonstrates the government’s…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}