CANCUN, Q. ROO.- Miguel Robles Pérez , director of the Institute of Renewable Energies (IER) of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) , presented the Mexico energy and storage transition outlook , an analysis that reveals the urgency of accelerating the energy transition in Mexico in the face of the irreversible effects of climate change.
During his speech at Huawei ‘s Latin America C&I Greenovation Summit 2025 , he stressed that science, technology, and collaboration between academia, industry, and government will be key to building a more resilient, intelligent energy system prepared for electrification, storage, and the incorporation of new technologies such as smart grids, electric vehicles, and green hydrogen.
The specialist stressed that climate change is already showing irreversible effects and that the energy transition has ceased to be an option and has become a condition for mitigation and survival .
Robles recalled that the scientific evidence is conclusive: carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have grown rapidly in the last 50 to 100 years and their consequences are already being seen in extreme weather events, disappearances and human losses.
“We may or may not believe in climate change, but reality forces us to act,” he stated.
The academic presented an analysis from IER-UNAM showing that, although 166 countries have adopted measures towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , no region of the world will be able to meet them by 2030 if current trends continue.
“This should lead us to reflect on the urgency of accelerating the transition processes,” he said.
Robles explained that Mexico is experiencing two parallel energy dynamics: large power plants (thermal, hydroelectric, solar, wind, nuclear) that feed the national grid and distributed generation , which is growing steadily and functions as a support to the system.
In his presentation, he showed data that demonstrates an accelerated growth of small generators, even without a policy that actively promotes it.
“Regardless of what we want, the phenomenon occurs. And that is positive because it strengthens the system,” he noted.
Although they do not yet represent a risk of destabilization, Robles warned that there are at least 100 nodes where problems could arise if action is not taken in advance.
One of the disruptive elements transforming the sector is batteries , both stationary and mobile. Robles emphasized that their advancement completely changes the dynamics of the electrical system, enabling storage, flexibility, and greater resilience.
Electric vehicles reflect this trend, as their registration in Mexico is growing even faster than distributed generation, and their presence is widely diversified across the country. “They are true game changers , ” the researcher stated.
The energy landscape of the future already includes new technological layers ranging from telecommunications and data to artificial intelligence. Robles emphasized that these elements must be integrated into both large power plants and distributed generation.
Furthermore, he highlighted the emerging role of green hydrogen , especially in sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as aviation, long-haul transport, and high-consumption industrial applications.
He also stressed that Mexico cannot be left out of the global energy transformation . Science, he said, offers clear data; now the challenge lies in transforming that knowledge into action.
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