25.000 Solar Roofs for Mexico

Mexico ranks thirteenth internationally in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). One of the key challenges in reducing these emissions is to encourage greater use of renewable energy technologies in the residential sector. Around 80% of households in Mexico use some form of fossil fuel for cooking and heating water, which constitutes a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. One of the most technically viable and economically attractive options to reduce fossil fuel consumption in home systems is solar water heating (SWH). Although Mexico has one of the highest averages for solar irradiation in the world, its potential remains largely untapped. Currently, few households have a solar collector, despite sharp rises in gas prices and the quick amortization of investments in solar water heaters (3-5 years).