The government of the Mexican state of Yucatán has commissioned 19 solar-powered irrigation systems in the municipality of Dzilam González, supporting the modernisation of agricultural activities across 45 hectares through the use of photovoltaic energy.
The installations were implemented under the Hydro-Agricultural Infrastructure programme, with a total investment exceeding 2.5 million pesos. The initiative aims to improve irrigation efficiency while reducing energy costs and reliance on conventional fuels.
During a site visit, Yucatán Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena said the inspection was intended to ensure that public support was reaching beneficiary production units directly. He noted that the solar-powered sprinkler irrigation systems help lower operating expenses, reduce fuel dependence, and provide greater certainty for crop planning.
The 19 systems benefit an equal number of local producers, enabling them to expand irrigated land to a combined total of 45 hectares. According to the Yucatán Secretariat of Rural Development, the financing structure consisted of a 60% contribution from the state government and 40% from participating producers.
Looking ahead, the governor announced that an additional 100 million pesos will be allocated in 2026 for the installation of new irrigation systems across different regions of the state. A further 100 million pesos has also been earmarked for the construction and rehabilitation of rural roads.
Job Joel Poot Kuk, Mayor of Dzilam González, said the Hydro-Agricultural Infrastructure programme represents significant support for farming families in the municipality, enabling access to solar-powered irrigation technology and improving conditions for local agricultural production.
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