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The Iglesia de Fátima solar project in Mexico has become a pioneering example of how religious institutions can integrate renewable energy to make their electricity consumption more ethical and sustainable. By generating clean power and reallocating financial savings, the Church can invest in new social, environmental, and community‑focused initiatives.
PROINSO, together with its local distribution and EPC partners Solar Power Group and Becquerel Power, successfully delivered the project to the highest professional standards, supported by a trained local construction team. The installation is one of the most advanced rooftop solar systems in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico, with a total capacity of 144.3 kWp DC / 125.0 kW AC and an estimated annual production of 219,267 kWh.
The goal was to implement a renewable energy system that would generate clean and low‑cost electricity for self‑consumption, significantly reducing operational expenses. The system offsets 95% of the church’s current electricity consumption, enabling the redirection of savings toward new social programs and productive community initiatives.
San Pedro Garza García faces long‑term air‑quality challenges, prompting the government of Nuevo León to emphasize environmental monitoring. This rooftop solar installation reduces over 182.82 tons of CO₂ emissions annually, equivalent to planting more than 8,054 trees, greatly supporting local environmental protection efforts.
Jorge Vega, Project Advisor, Iglesia de Fátima:
“Solar systems incorporate state‑of‑the‑art technology that allows autonomy, control, and independence in the generation of clean and low‑cost energy—totally viable and highly profitable.”
Prb. Miguel Espinosa, Pastor:
“This project will allow us to generate 95% of our annual electricity needs, slightly more than 230,000 kWh/year. The northeast of Mexico experiences extremely high temperatures, and church facilities must be cooled for the comfort of the community. Future savings will allow us to allocate resources to other causes for the benefit of society and the environment.”
The project incorporates high‑quality components from leading renewable energy manufacturers SMA, First Solar, and UNIRAC. Two 62.5 kW SMA CORE1 inverters ensure high efficiency and stable performance, while 328 First Solar Series 6 Plus 440W panels and UNIRAC structures complete the system. With SMA’s IoT monitoring and management platform, both the customer and Becquerel Power can review daily performance data, quickly identify issues, analyze production declines, and resolve problems swiftly to maintain optimal system output.