Mexico City has launched a Solar City programme to install 350 MW of solar generation within the next five years. The project is part of Mexico’s ambitious plan for renewable energy and will be built on land that was previously used as an airport runway. The programme will support the installation of projects including a 25 MW car park project, a 4 MW reconversion of the city's light railway, along with smaller projects, such as solar heaters for homes and businesses, and solar-powered electricity at hotels and businesses.
Mexico City has launched a Solar City programme to install 350 MW of solar generation within the next five years. The MXN7.929bn ($403m) scheme will be mostly funded by the World Bank, along with the Inter-American Development Bank and the Mexican national development bank NAFIN, with Mexico City contributing a small portion of the costs. The programme will support the installation of projects including a 25 MW car park project, a 4 MW reconversion of the city's light railway, along with smaller projects, such as solar heaters for homes and businesses, and solar-powered electricity at hotels and businesses.