Can electric energy storage systems be used in Mexico?

Within the scope of the GIZ analysis about the economic condition for the use of Electric Energy Storage Systems (EESS), in Mexico in general, and in the Mexican isolated grid of Baja California Sur in particular, an analysis has been carried out on the potential of these LTA.

What is Mexico energy storage?

Mexico Energy storage was first included as part of Mexico's long-term policies in the Transition Strategy to Promote the Use of Cleaner Technologies and Fuels published by SENER in 2016.

Will quartux deploy the largest energy storage system in Mexico?

An energy storage system deployed by Quartux. Image: Quartux. System integrator Quartux will soon deploy the largest battery system in the Mexican energy storage market, the company’s managing director told Energy-Storage.news, discussing opportunities and challenges in the country.

How can Mexico promote energy storage?

To accelerate investments and promote the formation of a storage market, Mexico should introduce technology-push and market-pull policies simultaneously. Procurement targets could be used if policymakers decided that energy storage is a short-term priority, as in the case of the US.

Can a battery energy storage system complement a PV plant in Mexico?

An analysis was carried out to verify if it would be commercially feasible to operate a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to complement the operation of a PV plant in the Mexican market. This PV plant would generate a revenue through the contracting via the 2015, 2016 or 2017 LTAs in Mexico.

Should energy storage be a priority in Mexico?

If energy storage deployment is considered a priority in the following years, Mexico could accelerate investments through a mix of storage procurement targets and financial incentives. A strong storage market can also be built over time by offering rebates, loans, investment grants, tax credits or other financial incentives.