On October 23, the CNE issued new General Administrative Provisions on permits for Electrical Storage Systems (SAEs).
Among the determinations regarding requirements and validity periods for permits for market entities, these are the key points to highlight in the new provision:
- Self-consumption: Simplified procedures for plants ≥0.7 MW (isolated/interconnected), valid for up to 20 years. Social impact exemption for <20 MW isolated plants.
- Wholesale Market: Mixed schemes with CFE (≥54% participation) up to 30 years; independent, 25 years. Includes long-term production exclusively for CFE.
- Storage: New permits valid for 20 years, requiring impact studies from CENACE.
- Modifications/Migrations: Facilitates updates to legacy permissions (LSPEE/LIE), transfers and mergers, with clear requirements in technical/financial capacity.
- Rapid evaluation: 60 business days max., with prevention of omissions and use of digital formats.
Current storage in Argentina
With defined rules focused on improving the adoption of Electrical Storage Systems (ESS), the electricity sector will be able to transition faster to a clean, efficient and resilient system.
Consult the official text here: DOF – Diario Ofiacial de la Federacion https://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5770667&fecha=23/10/2025#gsc.tab=0