Photovoltaics in Mexico

Photovoltaic in Mexico
Recent Developments and Future
Rodolfo Martínez Strevel
Berlin, Germany
May 23th, 2013
Bufete de Tecnología Solar, S.A. (BUTECSA)
Production of Primary Energy in Mexico, 2011
%
3,2 1,2 1,1
7,0
Oil
23,0
Natural Gas
64.6 %
Renewables
Carbon
Nuclear
Condensates
Renewables in Primary Energy Production
in Mexico, 2011
Renewable Energy
%
Hydro
1.42
Geothermal
1.62
Solar
0.06
Wind
0.06
Biogas
0.02
Biomass
3.80
Total:
6.98
Effective Generation Capacity of Electricity in Mexico
Feb 2013
2.600
Total: 52,818 MW
598
1.610 823 1
Thermal
Hydro
11.555
Carbon
Nuclear
35,631 MW
Geothermal
Wind
PV
Gross Electricity Production in Mexico, 2012
Gigawatts-hr
1.744
8.770 5.817 2
Thermal
Hydro
Carbon
17.724
Nuclear
Geothermal
31.317
Wind
PV
195,124 GWh
Total: 260,498 GWh
Area: 1,964,375 km2
kwh/m2 day
Global Solar Irradiation in Mexico
120
101,0
100
80
Gigawatts
70,0
60
40,0
40
23,6
15,7
20
0,6
0,7
0,8
1,0
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,3
2,9
4,0
5,4
7,0
9,4
0
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Solar PV Total World Capacity 1995-2012
16,00
14,70
Installed Power Output Capacity, MWp
14,00
12,00
10,00
8,00
6,00
3,50
4,00
2,00
6,00
5,71
1,05
0,19
0,62
0,99
0,52
1,06
0,90
0,87
2006
2007
2008
0,00
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2009
2010
Annual Installed PV Power in Mexico
2011
2012
49,3
Cumulative Installed PV Capacity, MWp
50,0
45,0
40,0
34,6
35,0
28,6
30,0
25,1
25,0
18,5
20,0
15,0
14,3
14,4
15,1
2001
2002
2003
16,1
16,6
2004
2005
19,4
17,6
10,0
5,0
0,0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Cumulative Installed PV Capacity in Mexico
Total Population in
Mexico
(2012):
116.9 millions
People
without
electricity: 2,200,000
(2%)
in
70,000
remote and isolated
communities
with
population less than
200 inhabitants.
Rural Electrification
Off Grid Applications
Contract between CFE (Federal Electricity Commission) and the
supplier of energy, according to the law adopted in 2010
- Indefinite Term
- Schemes: Self supplier and small producer
- Residential sector: maximum 10 kW
- General service low voltage: maximum 30 kW , < 1 kV
- General service medium voltage: 500 kW, < 69kV
- Small producer: 30 MW
- Net metering
Grid Tie PV Systems. Legal Framework
220 low income homes with 1020 W PV Systems in
Baja California (2006-2007)
Recent PV Projects
1 MW PV Park. Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur
1 MW PV System Layout. Sta. Rosalía, BCS
-
1.5 MW Poly-Si. Single axis.
-
1.5 MW Thin layer. Single axis.
-
1 MW Poly-Si. Dual axis.
-
1 MW CPV. Concentration. Dual axis
PV Park. 5 MWp
Cerro Prieto, B.C.
2012
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Granite Chief and SolFocus Partner to Bring Advanced Solar Technology to Mexico

Construction to start this year on Mexico's largest concentrator photovoltaic power plant

SAN JOSE, Calif., October 12, 2011 – Granite Chief and SolFocus today announced their partnership to
bring solar power plants to Mexico. These power plants will be based on Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV)
technology, which provides high efficiency in converting sunlight to electricity. As a local Mexican renewable
energy developer, Granite Chief will lead the deployment of projects in various market sectors, and
SolFocus will provide the technology to deliver dependable, low cost solar energy to its customers.

As its first project of scale, Granite Chief will install a 1 megawatt (MW) CPV solar farm in Apaseo el
Grande, Guanajuato. This solar farm will incorporate 113 SolFocus SF-1100S CPV systems, and will provide
power to Granite Chief's factory. Construction on the plant will begin in late 2011, with completion early
next year.

"This power plant alone will provide about a 25 percent increase in the operational capacity of solar energy
in Mexico," said Granite Chief CEO Fernando Arriaga. "Installation of this plant at our own factory provides
an excellent return to the company in reduced energy costs, and also showcases the potential for similar
plants across Mexico. With the excellent generation capability of SolFocus CPV, we can provide customers a
dependable electricity supply with predictable energy prices." He added, "We anticipate deploying up to 20
MW of SolFocus CPV over the next 24 months - these projects are just the start for solar energy in our
country."
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First 50 Megawatts of Large Solar Power Plant in Baja California,
Mexico Enabled by Cross-Border Collaboration
Grupo Musa and Synergy Technologies Partner to Provide Solar Energy
to Northern Mexico with SolFocus Advanced Concentrator Photovoltaic
(CPV) Solar Equipment
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico and San Jose, California, USA, March 29,
2012 – SolFocus, Inc. joined today with Mexican land and real estate developer
Grupo Musa and U.S.-based energy developer Synergy Technologies, LLC to
announce the launch of a landmark solar power plant in Baja California near Tecate,
Mexico. The project, planned as a 450 megawatt total capacity, will be built in
50 megawatt tranches, with construction on the first tranche starting in
late 2012 and being operational before the end of 2013. The power plant, which will
use SolFocus Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) equipment, will be owned and
operated by SolMex Energy S.A. de C.V ., the new company formed by Grupo Musa
and Synergy Technologies for the production of clean solar energy in Mexico
PV System 1.2 MW. Factory ABB in San
Luis Potosí. October 2012.
Electricity Rates in Mexico
37 different electricity rates in Mexico:

Residential (1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, DAC)

Public service : < 25 kW and > 25 kW low voltage. Street lighting

Agricultural Irrigation

Temporary Service

General purpose (low, medium and high voltage)
Factors to set electricity rates:
- Time (basic, intermediate and peak), regional and seasonal issues
Subsidies on Fuel and Electricity in Mexico
2011
-
Fuels subsidies:
gasoline and diesel:
12.2
LP gas (propane):
3.3
- Electricity subsidy:
8.3
Total:
23.8 billions dollars US
Sectors with High Electricity Rates
and Number of Users
Use
Rate Type
Cost
USD/kWh
Users
Number
Residential
DAC
0.29
511,472
Commercial
2
0.21
3,442,014
Public Service
5
0.20
10,841
Public Service
5A
0.16
135,889
Source: SENER, 2010-2011
Current State Of Renewable Projects in Mexico
2012
Wind
3,410.1
75%
BIiogas
45.4
1%
• The
Energy
Regulatory
Commission
(CRE)
has
authorized to 138 suppliers
to
install
4524.6
MW
renewables projects
• 93 projects have been
installed with a capacity of
1844.4 MW.
Biomass
596.0
13%
PV
67.7
2%
Hydro
405.4
9%
MW approved
Wind
1,127.7
61%
Biogas
44.8
2%
Biomass
532.7
29%
MW operating
PV
1.0
0%
Hydro
138.3
8%
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Potential of Renewables in Mexico
National Energy Strategy 2013-2027
ENE
Main actions:
- Promote energy efficiency
- Encourage the production, distribution and consumption
of natural gas, especially for electricity generation
- Increase the nuclear contribution in the energy matrix
- 35% of renewables for electricity generation in 2024
- Foster distributed generation
- Provide power to remote rural communities
- Production of biofuels
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National Energy Strategy 2013-2027
ENE
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Main actions:
-
Human Resource Development
- Adequate Regulatory Framework with fiscal and economic
instruments. Selective incentives for Renewables.
- Wind Projects Development on the Coasts
- Expand and improve the electricity transmission and distribution lines
- Promote effective entailment between universities, research centers and
industries
- Incorporate externalities and cost of emissions greenhouse
gases in fossil fuel projects
Challenges and Opportunities
- National Energy Reform that promotes energy efficiency and
renewables will be discussed at the Congress in the second half
of this year
- Current average cost of electricity from CFE between 10 to 14
cents of US dollar per kWh. High DAC, commercial and public
services rates (0.20- 0.29 USD/kWh)
- Drastic reduction of the cost of the PV Watt in the international
market
- Trend of annual increase in electricity and fuels rates in Mexico and
gradual reduction of fossil energy subsidies.
Challenges and Opportunities
-
Financing for renewables projects by Mexican banks, offer high
interest rates and limited experience in this field. The funding
sources for current photovoltaic projects come from international
institutions (IDB/IFC) and banks
-
Green programs in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors
-
Greater awareness of environmental protection.
Thank you