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Funding & incentives
Funds & incentives
How to finance your project
Tax incentives, credit, guarantees and calls that may apply to growers and agro-industry. We help you identify which ones fit your project.
- TaxIn force (law)
100% immediate deduction (Art. 34-XIII Income Tax Law)
Deduct 100% of investment in renewable generation equipment (e.g. solar panels) in the first fiscal year, provided it operates at least 5 years. Applies to taxpayers with business activity: check your regime with your accountant.
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- RegulatoryIn force (law)
Distributed generation < 0.7 MW and CFE procedure 360
The Electricity Sector Law (DOF 18-03-2025) exempts plants under 0.7 MW from a CNE permit. Interconnection is requested via procedure 360 on Ventanilla Energía (environmental review still applies where required).
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- CreditVerify with the intermediary
FIRA — Cosechando Soberanía
SADER–FIRA credit for small and medium producers, up to MXN 1,300,000 per producer at a preferential rate of up to 8.5% per year, through banks and intermediaries. Solar eligibility depends on the intermediary and current rules.
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- GuaranteeTo verify
FIRA — FONAGA Verde / ProSostenible guarantee
First-loss guarantee for renewable-energy and efficiency loans in agriculture, arranged through a bank, SOFOM or supplier-finance scheme. Since 2020 its resources operate as the ProSostenible guarantee.
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- CreditActive · verify requirements
FIDE — Eco-Crédito Empresarial Masivo
Financing for SMEs installing grid-tied PV systems: fixed rate (13% in Q3 2026), up to 5 years, repaid through the CFE bill. Maximum amounts per the programme's current guide.
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- ProgrammeCall to be confirmed
FIRCO — renewable energy in agriculture
SADER trust with a track record in grid-tied PV and energy efficiency for agribusiness. A 2026 energy-specific call is not yet confirmed.
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- TariffActive
Agricultural tariffs 9-CU and 9-N (Special Energy Programme for the Countryside)
Subsidised power tariffs for irrigation pumping. If you already pay them, direct PV savings are lower: we assess other loads, reliability and water.
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- Direct supportActive (registry)
Producción para el Bienestar (SADER)
Annual cash support for small and medium producers of priority crops (MXN 7,300–24,000 in 2026). It does not fund solar equipment but complements producers' income.
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- PrizeOpen · closes Nov 30, 2026
Future of Water Prize 2026 (Al Agua México)
For individuals, teams or companies with water solutions impacting Mexico (the 'Solutions' track needs a prototype or pilot). Fits solar pumping, rainwater harvesting and water savings.
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- GrantProfiles: next cut Mar 30, 2027
PPD / GEF Mexico — Operational Phase 8
UNDP/GEF grants for ejidos, cooperatives and civil associations in eligible landscapes (not companies), e.g. community energy and solar pumping. 1:1 co-financing required.
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- CrowdlendingTo verify
Red Girasol
Crowdlending platform for solar projects funded by investors. Terms (rate, tenor, fees) per the platform.
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Guidance reviewed on October 13, 2026 from official sources and the AMAYAD directory. Amounts, rates and dates change: always confirm with the institution. Not tax, legal or financial advice; AgroWatts does not grant or guarantee these programmes.