RE in Mexico

Abstract Mexico offers good opportunities for renewables in electricity generation. However, relatively little attention has been given to this alternative, albeit its large potential in this country. Dr Jorge Huacuz, Non-Conventional Energy Unit, Electrical Research Institute (IIE), Mexico gives his perspective on activities carried out in Mexico in the field of renewables for electricity production. They include rural electrification programs and a recently established Pilot Plan devised by the IIE to foster development of renewable energy. The main objectives of this Pilot Plan are described and the main barriers for the implementation of renewables for electricity generation in Mexico are discussed.