How Net Metering Works with CFE in Mexico
Net metering in Mexico is a powerful incentive that allows homeowners and businesses to reduce or eliminate their electric bills by producing their own solar energy. If you live in Los Cabos or anywhere in Baja California Sur, understanding how net metering works with CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad) can help you make smarter solar decisions.
What Is Net Metering?
Net metering, or “medición neta” in Spanish, is a billing arrangement where you earn credits for the excess energy your solar system sends back to the CFE grid. These credits offset the electricity you use at night or during low solar production days—reducing your monthly electricity costs.
How Net Metering Works with CFE
- Your solar system produces electricity during the day.
- Any electricity you don’t use is sent to the CFE grid through a bidirectional meter.
- CFE tracks your sent vs. consumed energy monthly.
- Excess production becomes credits, applied to your future bills.
You only pay for your net usage: the difference between what you use and what your system produces.
Key Terms to Understand
- Bidirectional Meter: A digital meter installed by CFE that tracks both energy consumption and generation.
- Net Metering vs. Net Billing: Net metering uses energy credits, while net billing compensates surplus generation at a lower rate (common for large commercial systems).
- CFE Interconnection: The process of connecting your solar system to the public grid, requiring official approval and documentation.
Who Qualifies for Net Metering in Mexico?
Residential and commercial users with solar systems up to:
- 10 kW for residential (BT rate)
- 30 kW for commercial (Rate 2)
Systems larger than these may need to follow net billing (facturación neta) rules or require special review.
Understanding CFE Billing Tiers
CFE uses tiered pricing. If you consume more than allowed under the basic rates, you may be classified under the DAC (high-consumption) tariff, which has no subsidies and significantly higher rates.
How Net Metering Helps You Avoid DAC Tariffs
- By offsetting usage with solar credits, you can stay under the DAC threshold
- Credits roll over for 12 months, helping balance seasonal fluctuations
Steps to Activate Net Metering in Los Cabos
- Design a grid-tied solar system with a certified installer
- Submit interconnection paperwork to CFE
- Wait for approval (typically 3–6 weeks)
- Installation of a bidirectional meter by CFE
- Start generating and saving!
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Benefits of Net Metering with Cabo Solar Experts
- Certified Installers experienced with CFE paperwork and process
- Optimized System Design for max credit generation
- Post-Installation Monitoring to track your credits and usage
- System Adjustments to keep you under DAC thresholds
Frequently Asked Questions About Net Metering in Mexico
Can I earn money from net metering?
No, net metering provides credits—not payments. These credits offset your future CFE bills.
What happens if I generate more than I consume?
Your excess energy becomes credits that are valid for 12 months from the generation date.
Do I need a special meter?
Yes. CFE installs a bidirectional meter that tracks energy in both directions.
What if I move or sell my home?
The credits typically stay with the CFE meter—not the customer. Inform CFE and your solar provider if you sell.
📞 Set Up Net Metering With Cabo Solar Experts
Don’t leave energy savings on the table. Contact Cabo Solar Experts to start your solar journey and take full advantage of CFE’s net metering program in Mexico.
- Phone: +52-615-110-3214
- Email: info@cabosolarexperts.com
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