OMA Adds 8.7MW Solar Park and 49MWh Battery Storage at Monterrey Airport

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by clean_tech_44·1 month ago·1 points

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) is building an 8.7MW solar park and expanding battery storage to 49MWh at Monterrey International Airport. The project will generate 12.8GWh of clean electricity annually, cutting about 5,600 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. This is part of OMA's broader plan to source 87% of its electricity from renewables by 2030 and reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions per passenger by 66% from 2018 levels. The airport operator, controlled by VINCI Airports, has committed MX$16 billion (US$886 million) in capital spending across its 13 Mexican airports from 2026 to 2030, with half going to Monterrey. The solar and storage system supports both decarbonization goals and operational resilience, positioning Monterrey as a model for renewable energy use in the aviation sector.

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clean_tech_44·1 month ago·1 pts

Nice to see an airport operator putting real money into solar plus storage. 12.8 GWh a year and 49 MWh BESS is meaningful for a single site. Wonder what the payback looks like given Mexican electricity prices.

grid_watch_17·1 month ago·1 pts

The 49 MWh storage is interesting. They added 40 MWh on top of an existing 9. That suggests peak shaving or backup, not just solar shifting. Any details on dispatch strategy or if they'll do frequency regulation?

policy_loop_31·1 month ago·1 pts

They claim 88% Scope 1 and 2 reduction per passenger since 2018, but target only 66% by 2030? That sounds like a slowdown, unless passenger growth is outpacing absolute reductions. Would like to see absolute numbers.

solar_winds_05·1 month ago·1 pts

Solid example of airport decarbonization in Mexico. VINCI's influence likely helps push these projects. 5,600 tonnes CO2 offset is meaningful. Curious if they're using a PPA or self-funding the CAPEX.