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Puebla invests in agro-industrial transformation and solar energy
The government of Puebla, led by Governor Alejandro Armenta Mier, is implementing strategic projects to diversify the state's economy and strengthen food sovereignty. A key initiative is the construction of the Center for Innovation and Transformation of Agricultural and Aquaculture Products (CITRAA) in Aquixtla. This 110-million-peso project is designed to process up to 12,000 tons of tomato annually, allowing local producers to move beyond selling raw materials and instead participate in the profits of processed goods like pastes, sauces, and ketchup.
In addition to industrial transformation, the state has launched the ‘Energía para el Campo’ project in Tianguismanalco. This is the country’s first interconnected vertical agrovoltaic system, utilizing 200 bifacial solar panels with a capacity of 126 kilowatts peak. Developed in coordination with the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics, and Electronics (INAOE), the system aims to reduce electricity costs for irrigation systems by approximately 65 percent, potentially saving producers around 130,000 pesos per year.
These efforts are part of a broader strategy to integrate primary, secondary, and tertiary economic sectors, alongside existing strengths in the automotive, textile, and footwear industries.
Entities
Alejandro Armenta Mier · CITRAA · Government of Puebla · INAOE · Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica · Puebla · Sociedad Unidad de Riego Cuatotoltepec · Tianguismanalco
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The project benefits 30 producer partners and an estimated 150 families. vcnnoticias.mx · www.proyectocinco.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The project could cover approximately 65 percent of the annual electricity consumption of the irrigation system. vcnnoticias.mx · www.proyectocinco.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The installed capacity is 126 kilowatts peak. vcnnoticias.mx · www.proyectocinco.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The total investment for the project was 4.11 million pesos. vcnnoticias.mx · www.proyectocinco.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The system consists of 200 bifacial solar panels. vcnnoticias.mx · www.proyectocinco.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The INAOE contributed 1.7 million pesos to the project. vcnnoticias.mx · www.proyectocinco.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 'Energía para el Campo' project is the first interconnected vertical agrovoltaic system in Mexico. vcnnoticias.mx · www.proyectocinco.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Government of Puebla contributed 2.4 million pesos to the project. vcnnoticias.mx · www.proyectocinco.com