Tijuana hosts more than 600 maquiladoras and thousands of SMEs with elevated electric consumption. The good news: beyond direct savings, businesses in Mexico can deduct 100% of solar investment in year one, per Article 34 fraction XIII of the ISR Law.
Double benefit: savings + tax deduction
For a maquila or business in Tijuana, solar panels offer a triple win:
- 70-85% reduction in bimonthly electric bill.
- 100% immediate deduction of system value in the first fiscal year.
- 16% VAT credit on the purchase.
Real tax savings calculation
Example: a company installs a $1,500,000 MXN solar system:
- Tax deduction (ISR 30%): $450,000 MXN.
- VAT credit: $240,000 MXN.
- Real net cost: $810,000 MXN (46% less than gross price).
Typical Tijuana cases
- Maquiladora 1,000 m² roof: 200 kWp, ~$3,000,000 MXN, savings $80,000/mo.
- Industrial SME: 50 kWp, ~$850,000 MXN, savings $25,000/mo.
- Medium retail: 20 kWp, ~$380,000 MXN, savings $9,000/mo.
Conclusion
Businesses in Tijuana that haven’t adopted solar are leaving money on the table. Between direct savings, tax deduction and ESG image improvement, ROI is 2-3 years. If your monthly bill exceeds $20,000, get a quote now.
