Industrial firms adopt battery storage and renewable energy to cut costs

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming a strategic tool for Mexican industry as power interruptions affect 91% of industrial parks and electricity prices rise. Global battery storage capacity grew 77% from 2023 to 2025, according to the IEA. Victor Mejía says storage now serves as a financial and operational asset that can lower energy bills by 20‑40% through load‑shifting and up to 30% when paired with solar. Sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, food and beverage, hospitals, hotels, mining, airports and industrial parks are exploring the technology, with providers like Energy Real offering an Energy‑as‑a‑Service model that finances, installs and operates the systems.

ABB counters five common myths about renewable energy adoption, presenting case studies that demonstrate rapid payback and operational resilience. The company highlights Finland’s Heinineva solar park, which reliably supplies power at industrial scale, and a modernised plant in South Carolina, USA, where a 3‑acre on‑site solar array now generates about 1.5 GWh per year—covering roughly 80% of the plant’s demand and saving an estimated $70,000 annually. ABB argues that such integrations can occur without production interruptions and provide a fast return on investment.