Mexico Distributed Solar Capacity Surpasses Five Gigawatt Milestone

Mexico’s distributed solar sector has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 5 GW of installed capacity by the end of 2025. According to the National Energy Commission (CNE), the country now hosts 5,164.98 MW of distributed solar power across more than 600,000 individual applications. This growth, which accounts for over 99.5% of all distributed generation in the country, represents a total investment of approximately $13.217 billion. The sector has seen consistent expansion since the 2017 introduction of a formal legal and financial framework, solidifying solar as the primary driver of Mexico’s distributed energy landscape.

The state of Jalisco currently leads the nation in adoption, housing 99,949 solar facilities that contribute 747.67 MW to the national total. Across the country, the average capacity per installation is 8.64 kW, with an average of 162.18 MW installed per state. These figures reflect a robust market that has matured significantly since 2007, supported by the regulatory stability provided by Resolution RES/142/2017.

Net metering remains the most prevalent mechanism for distributed generation, accounting for 5,113.14 MW of capacity across 593,607 applications. Within this segment, smaller systems of up to 50 kW dominate the volume, representing 98.23% of applications and providing 63.59% of the net-metered capacity. Conversely, larger installations between 250 kW and 500 kW make up a smaller fraction of the total application count but contribute nearly 20% of the capacity. Other regulatory frameworks, such as net energy billing and full energy sales, represent a smaller portion of the overall market.