How to prepare your manufacturing company for the energy future in Mexico
Explore key strategies—from artificial intelligence to renewable energy—that will help your manufacturing company improve energy efficiency and prepare for Mexico’s energy future.
Mexico’s manufacturing sector faces an unprecedented challenge: securing a reliable and sustainable energy supply in an increasingly complex landscape, while meeting the rising demands of electrification, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
This challenge is intensified by the rise of nearshoring, which is attracting foreign investment and driving industrial growth in strategic regions, such as Bajío, Nuevo León, and the northern part of the country.
At Enel Energía México, we are committed to supporting companies like yours. That’s why we invite you to explore four key strategies to prepare your operations for the future of energy, already in motion.
The current energy landscape in Mexican manufacturing
According to Deloitte, 85% of global manufacturing companies are already implementing energy efficiency and digitalization initiatives.
Statista forecasts that the added value of Mexico’s manufacturing sector will reach $132.2 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 1.32% through 2029. In 2024 alone, more than 89,660 manufacturing businesses are expected to be operating, positioning Mexico as the seventh-largest manufacturing exporter worldwide.
These figures underscore the need to adopt more efficient, flexible, and intelligent energy systems. Integrating renewable energy is no longer enough—it’s also essential to optimize processes, modernize infrastructure, and leverage advanced technologies.
The 4 key strategies for future-ready manufacturing
1. Implement advanced energy management systems
Digital technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive algorithms, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), enable real-time monitoring and optimization of energy use. These systems also facilitate the integration of renewable sources and storage, boosting overall operational efficiency.
For instance, in the automotive industry, AI-driven production lines have cut energy use by up to 15% without compromising speed or quality.
IIoT applications include:
Predictive maintenance: Detects equipment wear or failure before it happens, reducing downtime and maximizing energy efficiency.
Process optimization: Adapts operations to energy availability and demand.
- Quality monitoring: Identifies anomalies (e.g., voltage spikes) that affect performance and cost.
2. Invest in infrastructure and renewable energy
Renewable energy use is rising, with an 8.5% projected annual growth in installed capacity through 2034, according to Mexico’s 2025–2034 Renewable Energy Market Report.
But installing solar panels alone isn’t enough—you also need energy storage systems to:
Ensure continuous operation during outages or peak hours
Lower costs during high-demand periods
Improve supply reliability
For example, manufacturing plants that combine solar energy with innovative battery systems can increase self-generated, reliable energy by up to 18%.
3. Apply advanced energy efficiency solutions
Technologies like waste heat recovery enable factories to reuse thermal energy, which is particularly valuable in the metal, food and beverage, and cement industries. This can reduce natural gas use by up to 20%.
Solutions like microgrids and cogeneration systems enable industrial parks and high-demand zones to generate and manage energy locally, improving efficiency by up to 25%.
4. Embrace intelligent electrification
Industrial electrification replaces fossil-fuel-based processes with cleaner, electric alternatives. This transition is already underway in industries such as automotive, textiles, metallurgy, and the food and beverage industry.
From electric thermal processes to electric forklifts, these solutions help reduce local emissions and enhance performance across production lines.
Enel Energía México: Your strategic ally
At Enel Energía México, we understand that a reliable, clean, and efficient energy supply is key to your company’s competitiveness.
With customized bilateral contracts and a presence in Mexico’s top industrial hubs, we design tailored energy solutions that help you move forward, whether through digitalization, energy audits, storage integration, or renewable power.
Adapting to the energy future has never been more accessible. Are you ready to take the next step?
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