Mexico: Mexico Renewable Energy Program

The objective of the Mexico Renewable Energy Program is to promote the appropriate and sustainable use of renewable energy technologies in Mexico, in order to: (1) Increase the quality and to reduce the costs of renewable energy technologies (components, systems, and services) by expanding markets for, and providing feedback to, the U.S. and Mexican renewable energy industry; (2) Increase the use of clean energy sources to combat global climate change (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and to protect our natural environment by limiting pollution; and (3) Increase the economic, social, and health standards in rural, off-grid households and communities by utilizing renewable energy systems for productive applications . The Mexico Renewable Energy Program focuses on the use of renewable energy technologies, particularly photovoltaics and small wind electric systems, for rural, off-grid productive applications. Productive applications are those that provide an economic benefit to the user of the technology, thus providing a financial means to purchase and maintain the renewable energy system. Such applications make the use of the technology more sustainable and replicable. The use of renewable energy systems in rural off-grid applications are often the most cost-effective way to provide electricity. The program also supports applications that are aimed at providing social, health, and/or educational benefits to the user.

Date Implemented: 1994-2004

Status: Ended; Voluntary

References: http://www.iea.org/textbase/pamsdb/detail.aspx?mode=weo&id=3213