7/11/2025
Within the renewable energy sector, self-consumption has gained traction thanks to the recent simplification of regulatory procedures and the decreasing installation costs of enabling technologies.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), more than 1,650 GW of renewable energy projects worldwide are currently on hold due to insufficient transmission capacity, highlighting the urgent need for more agile, sustainable energy models with greater control over power supply.
In this context, electric self-consumption is emerging as an effective solution for industrial parks in Mexico, supported by a favorable shift in the regulatory framework and increasing interest from investors and industrial tenants in solutions aligned with ESG criteria.
What is industrial self-consumption and what are its advantages?
Industrial electric self-consumption is an energy model that allows companies to generate their own electricity, becoming self-sufficient by using technologies such as industrial solar panels.
Key advantages:
- Reduction in energy costs
- Improved energy efficiency
- Lower dependence on traditional and centralized energy sources
- Stronger commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility
- Decreased carbon footprint
Self-consumption as an immediate solution for industrial competitiveness
With the 2025 energy reform, the capacity limit for private distributed generation projects in Mexico was increased from 500 to 1,000 kW, opening the door to self-consumption schemes ranging from 700 kW to 20 MW.
In this context, self-consumption becomes a strategic alternative to energize more efficient industrial parks in Mexico, ensuring continuous operation and readiness for new tenants.
Moreover, this on-site electricity generation model enables surplus energy to be sold through the National Energy Control Center (CENACE), offering developers the ability to:
- Ensure energy availability from day one, even in areas with limited CFE capacity
- Reduce connection times, accelerating the occupancy of industrial buildings
- Stabilize and lower energy costs, one of the key differentiators for competitiveness in industrial Parks
- Meet ESG targets by offering cleaner, more reliable energy to global companies
- Increase the value of industrial spaces by integrating ready-to-deploy, scalable solutions aligned with nearshoring strategies
Additionally, the 100% immediate tax deduction on equipment and 0% VAT incentives in certain cases further enhance the financial viability of these projects.
In regions like Nuevo León, according to El Economista, self-consumption is helping drive progress despite grid saturation, especially in commercial and industrial developments with high energy demand.
The new regulatory framework presents an opportunity for investors
According to the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), the implementation of new rules in the electricity market will be crucial for the advancement of industrial self-consumption. Key highlights include:
- The State must maintain 54% of total power generation, but private investment can contribute to this share through hybrid models in partnership with CFE.
- The introduction of binding planning will require that permits, expansions, and private projects align with the 2025 Electricity Development Plan (PLADESE), creating new investment opportunities.
- Electric self-consumption has evolved from being a complementary alternative to becoming a core strategy for Mexico’s industrial development.
A strategic solution to drive current and future industrial developments
The compatibility of electric self-consumption with Mexico’s goal of developing 103 new industrial parks by 2030 positions it as a key alternative to ensure a stable energy supply in the medium and long term.
According to Mexico Industry, the 477 industrial parks currently in operation demand over 13,000 gigawatts, while the 103 parks under construction will require at least 2.3 additional gigawatts.
With energy demand outpacing the CFE’s expansion capacity, self-consumption emerges as a strategic solution to mitigate operational risks and attract sustainable investments aligned with ESG standards.
At Frontier Industrial, we are ready to develop more profitable, resilient, and market-aligned energy models, helping companies grow sustainably.
In ARCO57 and PLATAH Industrial Park, we offer available spaces where self-consumption energy solutions can be integrated, enabling your operations to benefit from:
- Greater energy efficiency from the construction phase
- Significant reduction in operating costs
- Added value for global tenants
- Immediate compliance with ESG criteria
Explore our portfolio of industrial parks in Mexico with next-generation energy solutions to power your operations in strategic locations.
