TSEP#102 Solar Thermal and PV in Latin America – an Emerging Market

Throughout the country, solar irradiation is optimal for a wide range of solar technologies. With an annual average of 5.5 kWh/m2 per day, Mexico is a market with a high potential for different types of photovoltaic and solar thermal applications. Both industries have developed and diversified in the last decades. 85% of the territory is optimal for solar projects. The potential is huge but the policy framework rather hinders a massive and faster deployment for solar. What are the odds for Mexico to become the next solar superpower? We talk about this and more with Nelson Delgado, General Director of ASOLMEX & Marisol Oropeza, Founder of Heat Changers. Timeline 2.51: What are the main characteristics of the solar power & solar thermal markets in Mexico? 6.44: How is the solar thermal industry in Mexico dealing with the lack of visibility? 11.46: Large-scale PV: Whats the problem there? Willingness? Uncertainty? 22.25: What are the odds for Mexico to be able to fully exploit its huge solar resources? Questions or suggestions? Then send us an email to [email protected]