Overview

• Two CFE-operated plants of about 50 MW each are planned for roughly 100 MW total firm capacity.
• Officials described about 11 hours of continuous operation enabled by thermal storage using molten salts.
• Site selection is underway for completion in 2025, with bidding targeted for late 2025 or early 2026 and construction estimated at 36 to 48 months.
• The projects are framed to strengthen Baja California Sur’s supply and displace diesel, combustóleo and gas generation.
• Authorities linked the initiative to the 2025–2030 expansion plan and the legal goal of at least 35% clean electricity by 2030, with land needs cited at roughly 240 to 480 hectares.