Intersolar Mexico concluded its seventh edition at Centro Banamex with a remarkable growth in visitor participation. Over the three days of the event, the number of visitors entering the Intersolar Mexico exhibition floor increased by more than 50% compared with 2025, reflecting renewed momentum in Mexico’s solar and energy storage markets.
Together with Aquatech Mexico, the events welcomed more than 11,000 visitors and over 350 exhibitors, bringing together technology providers, developers, integrators, investors, energy users, government representatives, industry organizations and academia for three days of business, technology exchange and professional networking.
Intersolar Mexico’s content program also achieved record participation, with more than 860 attendees taking part in the International Conference and the free Innovation Forum. The program featured 56 speakers from Mexico, Germany, Spain, Colombia, the United States and Denmark, representing industry, government and academia, with women accounting for 50% of the speakers. Combined attendance at both stages increased compared with 2025, reinforcing Intersolar Mexico’s role as a platform for market intelligence, technical expertise and exchange on the developments shaping Mexico’s solar industry.
Government participation was particularly significant this year, reflecting the growing dialogue between public institutions and the solar industry. Senator Olga Patricia Sosa Ruiz, Secretary of the Senate Committee on Energy, opened the event, while Dr. Mariano Birlain, Director General for Technological Development and Access to Energy at SENER, delivered the keynote presentation outlining the federal government’s energy priorities and plans for new renewable and storage capacity. Fidel Carrasco, Coordinator at SENER, presented one of the federal government’s major solar initiatives: the development of two hybrid concentrated solar power (CSP) and photovoltaic projects in Baja California Sur.
“Mexico plans to add 32,000 MW of new capacity by 2030, with 22,000 MW coming from renewable sources. The challenge is not only to generate more energy, but to do so efficiently, reliably and affordably, with solar power playing a pivotal role in building a cleaner, safer and more sustainable energy future,” said Senator Sosa Ruiz.
During his keynote presentation, Dr. Mariano Birlain elaborated on these prospects, noting that Mexico aims to achieve 99.99% electricity access by 2030. He also highlighted the role that solar power and energy storage will play in the planned expansion, with approximately 14,000 MW of new solar capacity and 5,500 MW of energy storage.
Fidel Carrasco noted that the two hybrid CSP and photovoltaic projects will total 300 MW of solar capacity and incorporate up to 16 hours of thermal energy storage. The tender is planned for the final quarter of 2026, with the projects also expected to foster a national value chain.
The federal perspective was complemented by government representatives from Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Querétaro and Mexico City, who brought regional priorities into discussions on energy demand, industrial development, investment, energy efficiency and the energy transition.
Industry experts also brought market and technology insights into the discussion. Carla Ortiz, President of ASOLMEX and Executive Director of RER Energy, highlighted the potential of photovoltaic self-consumption, noting that permits have been granted for roughly 130 MW, while solar currently represents only 15% of that capacity. Sayra Gómez, research scientist at the German research institute Fraunhofer ISE, pointed to Mexico’s strong potential for industrial solar heat, with 130 installations already supplying heat to industrial processes in the country by 2025 and significant opportunities for further growth.
The strong response was also evident on the exhibition floor, where exhibitors highlighted both the quality of the audience and the business opportunities generated during the event.
“At Intersolar Mexico, I found qualified visitors and an exhibition with a very strong audience,” said Javier García López, Managing Director of GAAL Instruments-HIOKI.
“The people attending are highly qualified and show genuine interest in the solutions we offer. That has enabled us to have meaningful conversations and develop concrete business opportunities during the event,” said Ernesto Kuri, Sales Director and distributor for the Power Road brand.
“What we experienced during these three days confirms the important role Intersolar Mexico plays in bringing the market together. The engagement of the industry and the closer dialogue with government representatives create a very positive foundation for the continued development of the event, and we see strong potential to further expand the exhibition in 2027,” said Florian Wessendorf, Managing Director of Solar Promotion International GmbH.
The next edition of Intersolar Mexico will take place from September 7–9, 2027, at Centro Banamex in Mexico City.
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