Hi, I need to know if there is a standard in Mexico for instructions for solar panels and inverters. If the manufacturer does not have the instructions in Spanish, does the translation by the companies that market it have to be carried out by a competent expert? Nowadays, more and more families and businesses are considering installing solar panels to help the environment or save money on electricity bills, but learning about the laws surrounding solar energy can be a real problem. Users can be autonomously connected to other sources of electricity generation (e.g. solar panels) or CFEs (Article 705). In addition, they can be connected to energy storage systems (e.g. batteries). These photovoltaic systems can have DC or AC outputs. The official Mexican Standards (NOM) regulate the quality of products and services in Mexican territory and we are legally obliged to comply with them. Hello. What is the legal framework for the installation of panels and batteries WITHOUT connection to CFE? It is very expensive to put the service. Do I need permissions? I need to know if there is a standard for solar panel piping from the AC output of the inverter to the load center of the house NOM-001 is a very comprehensive standard and is established by the National Advisory Committee. This is a standard for electrical installations.
It specifies the specifications that must be met for photovoltaic installations. Article 690 «Solar photovoltaic systems» informs us about the installation of equipment. In addition, section 705 «Interconnection of energy generation sources» provides the framework for a two-way installation with CFE. The standard for photovoltaic systems is NOM-001 SEDE (this official Mexican standard), published in the official journal of the association. This standard for the installation of solar panels is the framework for photovoltaic systems. This is the standard that governs photovoltaic and connection installations with CFE. (Federal Electricity Commission). This standard applies to low voltage and medium voltage. In Mexico, this is the only standard for photovoltaic systems, however, the manual of interconnection of power plants according to the necessary electricity consumption of the property must also be taken into account.
Micro-generation with renewable energyThis framework allows users connected to the low-voltage grid to produce electricity from renewable sources, with the possibility of injecting surpluses into the grid. The legal framework for microgeneration can be found under the following link: Legal framework for microgeneration. Which company issues permits for the photovoltaic installation of solar panels in Colombia? The NOM-001 presents the safety measures in the installation of solar panels to protect the installation, the installation and especially the user. If we do not comply, we will be sanctioned and even closed. Keep in mind that these rules exist to protect users, so if we don`t do it right, we can put the lives of users and installers at risk. Hi Xico! Here in Mexico, there is no specific legal framework for this type of installation, we mainly have to follow NOM-001. To your second question: Is it expensive where to go? If you don`t have the electrical connection nearby and absolutely need it, it`s not expensive at all. But if you have an electricity service, if it`s expensive, instead of just talking to ask for the connection. To answer your third question, no authorization is required to install isolated systems, only as a recommendation that all equipment and devices be certified to international standards. I can connect 2 properties, one with direct debit against commission, with a solar panel installation Participants with feed-in productionThis framework allows the UTE participant to generate his electrical energy from any source and at any voltage, provided that no electrical energy is injected into the UTE power grid. The legal framework of the participant with production without redemption can be found under the following link: Legal framework conditions Participants with production without redemption Solar panels are legal in all modes of consumption, whether isolated from the electricity grid, self-consumption systems with or without batteries. It is always important to respect the laws and regulations in force that govern the procedure.