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Mexico Boosts Grid Reliability with 12% Reserve Margin and 55,000 MW Capacity

New combined-cycle plants with expanded transmission networks enable a 24-hour restoration protocol for rising summer demand.

México suma 8 nuevas plantas eléctricas. Foto: Presidencia vía Cuartoscuro
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Overview

  • Five combined-cycle plants set to open in 2025 will add 6,700 MW of clean energy to the grid.
  • Plans call for more than 29,000 MW of additional generation through 2027 alongside upgrades to transmission and distribution systems.
  • CFE’s rapid restoration protocols target full power recovery within 24 hours after unanticipated outages caused by weather events, accidents or wildlife impacts.
  • Seventy-four transmission projects are advancing nationwide to reinforce the grid against future regional demand surges.
  • Nuevo León authorities are collaborating with the CFE and industry chambers to shore up supply before anticipated August-September heat waves.