Summary: Authorities in Jalisco and the Industrial Chambers’ Council of Jalisco (CCIJ) are conducting a technical study to evaluate electricity demand, transmission capacity and potential generation projects of up to 4,050MW to support the state’s expanding industrial base. The initiative reflects growing pressure on regional energy infrastructure as manufacturing activity and distributed generation accelerate, making long-term planning critical for investment certainty and industrial competitiveness. The analysis will inform policy and infrastructure decisions affecting manufacturers, energy developers and large electricity consumers across Mexico’s industrial and renewable energy sectors.
 
State authorities and industry leaders in Jalisco have agreed to conduct a specialized technical study to analyze electricity demand, available infrastructure, and the feasibility of new power generation projects as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the state’s energy planning and support industrial growth. The initiative is led by the Energy Agency of the State of Jalisco and the state’s Industrial Chambers’ Council (CCIJ). The agreement was formalized during activities marking World Energy Efficiency Day on March 5.
Under the agreement, the Ministry of Sustainable Energy Development of Jalisco will collaborate with the industrial sector to strengthen long-term energy planning and anticipate the electricity needs generated by continued industrial expansion. The Energy Agency will allocate an initial subsidy of MX$2.1 million to finance the technical analysis.
The study will compile data on electricity supply and demand, transmission infrastructure and natural gas availability for power generation to determine the current capacity of the state’s energy system and its ability to support economic development.
Energy Projections Tied To Industrial Growth
As part of the project, analysts will evaluate historical electricity consumption patterns and forecast energy demand over five, 10, and 15-year periods. The study will also identify potential generation projects totaling up to 4,050MW of installed capacity, offering a clearer picture of expansion opportunities for electricity production in the state.
These projections are expected to help policymakers and businesses anticipate infrastructure needs as industrial activity continues to grow across the region.
Manuel Herrera, Minister of Sustainable Energy Development, said the creation of specialized technical information is essential to strengthening energy sector planning and ensuring the state maintains the conditions necessary for economic development. Meanwhile, Antonio Lancaster, President, CCIJ, said the analysis will help identify both current and future energy infrastructure requirements to sustain industrial growth and support the well-being of families in Jalisco.
Enrique Rubio León, Director General, Jalisco Energy Agency, added that the study will evaluate regional transmission and distribution infrastructure to identify potential system reinforcements. The analysis will also rely on specialized technical modeling to estimate the impact of new energy projects and anticipate demand associated with industrial expansion. Officials noted that Jalisco currently leads Mexico in distributed generation, driven by continued growth in electricity systems installed by companies, businesses and households.
Jalisco Expands Renewable Energy Leadership
The demand analysis comes as Jalisco strengthens its position as one of Mexico’s leaders in renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. At an energy efficiency training congress hosted by the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG), state officials reported that 42% of the state’s electricity is now generated from renewable sources, reported MBN. 
The event brought together government representatives, academics and energy specialists to discuss sustainability strategies and progress in modernizing public infrastructure and services. Herrera highlighted the launch of the state’s Energy Efficiency Program earlier this year, which conducts detailed energy audits in municipalities across the state.
The program currently covers about 40% of municipalities in Jalisco, with a goal of expanding to all 125 municipalities by 2030. Officials noted that the state’s renewable share, currently at 42%, is nearly double the national average of about 22%, reinforcing Jalisco’s role as a leader in energy transition efforts in Mexico.
The state also leads the country in distributed generation, with more than 90,000 grid interconnection contracts, surpassing larger industrial states such as Nuevo Leon and Chihuahua. Authorities said the long-term roadmap includes expanding transmission infrastructure, boosting self-generation capacity and increasing the share of renewable energy to 60% by 2030.
Industrial Sector Expands Solar Power In Mexico
While public authorities advance energy planning in Jalisco, private industry is also accelerating investments in renewable energy projects across Mexico. For instance, global automotive supplier Maxion Wheels recently inaugurated a 499kW solar photovoltaic system at its steel wheel manufacturing plant in San Luis Potosi. The system was installed by Iberdrola México and is expected to generate approximately 919MWh of clean energy annually while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 617t/y, reported MBN. 
The facility, which spans 70,000m2 and has operated since 1996, produces steel wheels for light and commercial vehicles supplied to international automotive manufacturers. The San Luis Potosi installation marks the company’s ninth solar project worldwide and follows a similar 499kW system launched in Chihuahua in 2024. Another photovoltaic project is expected to begin operations soon in Castaños, Coahuila.
The initiative forms part of the company’s global sustainability strategy, Roadmap Zero, which targets net-zero emissions across all operations by 2040. Alfonso Campos, Commercial Director, Iberdrola México, said on-site photovoltaic generation enables companies to operate with lower emissions while improving cost stability.
Alexandre Becker, President of the Americas Business Unit, Maxion Wheels, said the project represents an important step in the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation and environmental responsibility.
Maxion Wheels operates 32 manufacturing facilities across 15 countries and produces about 50 million wheels annually. Iberdrola México maintains a generation portfolio of more than 2,600MW in Mexico, including wind, photovoltaic, combined-cycle and cogeneration assets designed to support industrial decarbonization.
Officials said projects such as the San Luis Potosi solar system demonstrate how renewable energy adoption in the private sector can complement government-led strategies to expand clean energy and strengthen Mexico’s energy infrastructure.

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