Direct use
The 350 kWh supplies loads while solar is available. It is distinct from energy delivered to the grid.
Mirasol · Los Cabos
Net metering in Cabo: separate the meter and contract
CFE lists net metering, net billing and total sale. Check your actual agreement before valuing exports or accepting claims that net metering disappeared.
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The meter measures; the agreement determines treatment
A bidirectional meter records energy moving in both directions. That alone does not identify how CFE will compensate the exported energy. Read the actual agreement and confirm the applicable conditions for the service.
| Model | Distinction |
|---|---|
| Medición Neta / Net Metering | Generation and consumption are accounted for under the same supply arrangement. |
| Facturación Neta / Net Billing | Consumption and sold generation are treated separately. |
| Venta Total / Total Sale | The arrangement is for selling the generated energy. |
Follow a day’s energy without mixing the numbers
Illustrative period without storage or losses: the property uses 1,000 kWh and solar produces 600 kWh. It uses 350 kWh of solar directly, exports 250 and imports 650 from CFE. The check is 350 + 250 = 600 and 350 + 650 = 1,000.
Export credit
The 250 exported kWh must be treated under the actual contract. Assigning zero value to all exports can understate savings where valid credits apply.
Ask for both the contract case and a conservative case
Have the proposal show what is expected under the confirmed agreement, then test a lower export value as a sensitivity. A conservative design assumption should be labeled; it is not evidence that a national compensation model has been cancelled.
Continue planning your project
DAC solar savings: test the export-value assumption
See how changing only export value changes an illustrative savings result.
Solar and CFE: checks before switching the system on
Check commissioning, metering and operating conditions.
FAQ
What to clarify before quoting.
Was net metering cancelled throughout Mexico?
CFE still lists Net Metering on its contracting page. Confirm the regime and conditions available for your project instead of applying a blanket cancellation claim.
Are exports always worth the retail rate?
No universal cash value applies across the three models. Energy credits, separate compensation and remaining charges must follow the applicable agreement.
Does zero export mean I am off grid?
No. A connected system may limit exports while still buying from CFE. An off-grid system must independently supply the planned loads.
Sources
External sources used as context.
These references provide technical context. Your location, energy needs and project scope still need an individual assessment.
Ready to start?
Start with the property’s actual information
Use your CFE bill for an initial assessment. Roof conditions, equipment and the final scope need confirmation before installation.