Renewable Energy Consumption: Mexico

Analysis# Mexico Renewable Energy Consumption Mexico's renewable energy consumption stood at 13% of total energy in 2021, representing a modest recovery from its 2012 low of 9%. Despite this recent improvement, the country remains below its all-time peak of 14.4% recorded in 1990. Over the three-decade span from 1990 to 2021, renewable energy's share declined by 9.7 percentage points, reflecting a long-term drift away from renewable sources as fossil fuels gained dominance in Mexico's energy mix. The 2020–2021 period marks a significant acceleration in renewable adoption, with consumption jumping 1.7 percentage points in just one year. This reversal follows a plateau between 2017 and 2019, when the share hovered near 10.3%. The sharp upward momentum suggests Mexico may be entering a new phase of renewable energy investment, though the country still trails its 1990 baseline. Sustaining this growth trajectory will be critical to returning Mexico to historically higher renewable penetration levels.