The government of the State of Mexico has installed 639 household photovoltaic systems across 43 municipalities as part of its “Energy for All” program. The installations have benefited more than 1,100 families in rural communities across the state, many of which gained access to electricity for the first time. According to officials, beneficiary municipalities include Almoloya de Alquisiras, Sultepec, Luvianos, Ixtapan de la Sal, Almoloya de Juárez and Tenango del Aire.
The Energy for All program targets homes in remote areas without access to the conventional electricity grid, focusing on the deployment of off-grid solar systems. Each system includes a solar panel, battery, inverter and related equipment designed to provide stable electricity. The installations allow households to access basic lighting and power essential appliances using renewable energy.
According to an official press release, the program aims to “improve living conditions and provide a reliable alternative for communities that have historically lacked access to energy services.” The release added that the use of clean technologies reflects a commitment by the administration of Gov. Delfina Gómez (Morena) to reduce emissions, lower dependence on household fuels and strengthen community resilience to climate-related impacts.
The state’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and Institute of Energy and Climate Change said they will continue to promote projects focused on expanding access to clean energy, reducing social inequalities and strengthening environmental infrastructure across the state.
Mexico’s Solar Push
While the Energy for All program focuses on electrifying individual homes off the grid, Mexico has also taken steps to significantly expand solar capacity within its power sector. According to GlobalData and Ember, installed photovoltaic capacity is projected to more than triple to 37.8GW by 2035. 
Moreover, an analysis by energy experts at Ember indicates that Mexico’s climatic conditions could allow solar energy to supply close to 90% of national electricity demand. Solar accounted for just 6.6% of Mexico’s electricity generation in 2023, according to the report. By 2030, however, solar power would be key to reaching a 45% share of clean electricity, representing about one-fifth of total power generation. Achieving that target would require accelerating solar deployment to around 36GW, alongside 30GWh of battery storage, by 2030.
Ember noted that increasing the share of solar power in Mexico’s energy mix could reduce the country’s dependence on natural gas imports from the United States for power generation by about 20%. Ember analyst Wilmar Suárez warned that relying on a single supplier for gas imports carries significant risks, citing potential supply disruptions due to environmental or market factors, as well as price volatility that could affect the broader economy.
Nevertheless, GlobalData emphasized that the transition will take time, as natural gas is expected to continue playing a central role in Mexico’s power system in the near term. Installed gas capacity is projected to rise from 52.7GW in 2024 to 64GW by 2035.

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