Does Mexico have a Bess market?

Mexico’s FTM BESS market is practically nonexistent. BESS is not defined by law but rather by the market. Storage projects must register as an active plant (“central electrica”) and be represented by a market participant, in this case, a generator. Hence, they pay transmission and other charges, making stand-alone projects unprofitable.

What is the future of Bess in Latin America?

To provide a view of what is to come, AMI breaks down the status and opportunities of BESS in main Latin American markets. Chile passed an energy storage and electromobility bill in late 2022, making stand-alone storage projects profitable for operators.

Does Mexico have a front-of-the-meter Bess market?

Mexico’s front-of-the-meter BESS market is practically nonexistent. BESS is not defined by law but rather by the market. Storage projects are forced to register as an active power plant (“central electrica”) and be represented by a market participant, in this case, a generator (e.g., IPP).

What is Bess & how does it work?

BESS is not defined by law but rather by the market. Storage projects must register as an active plant (“central electrica”) and be represented by a market participant, in this case, a generator. Hence, they pay transmission and other charges, making stand-alone projects unprofitable. However, the next elected President may change that...

Which region has the largest Bess market?

Asia Pacific to Retain Primacy The BESS markets in both North America, and Europe account for a significant share, with the United States being the biggest market in North America, and Germany being the largest in Europe. However, the Asia Pacific region is expected to register the highest projected CAGR over the forecast period.

Will a PPA add Bess in Puerto Rico?

Under ASAP, IPPs with existing PPAs with Puerto Rico’s Power Authority (PREPA) would add BESS at their locations “on an accelerated basis,” leading to an estimated 380 MW of additional contracted BESS capacity by 2026. 3 Peru has no existing BESS regulation and is currently evaluating how to move forward with battery storage projects.