IRENA: Mexico's Renewable Capacity Reached 35.2 GW in 2025

Mexico's total renewable energy capacity reached 35.168 GW in 2025, a 2.73% increase from 34.231 GW in 2024, according to IRENA data cited by Factor Energético. The figure provides a precise baseline for the country's energy transition.

Growth rate is central to the analysis. After several years of moderate progress, the question is whether new official targets, the return of storage, and binding planning frameworks will be enough to accelerate clean capacity additions in the years ahead.

The regional contrast is telling. While the IEA projects Mexico to be one of Latin America's three renewable powerhouses, IRENA data show that installed capacity is still growing at a low single-digit rate. Closing the gap between ambition and execution is the central medium-term challenge.

IRENA's annual reports will indicate whether 2026 marks an acceleration from 2025. The Watt will track installed capacity figures and their breakdown by technology.