The article focuses on the imminent execution of Mexico's Market Balance of Power (MBP) for the 2025 production year, which aims to assess whether the installed electricity generation capacity can meet the national demand. This market mechanism is designed to send vital signals about potential shortages or excesses in capacity and directly impacts end-users who procure energy under the Qualified Supply scheme. In recent years, the resulting Net Capacity Price (PNP) from MBP has been at elevated levels, leading to significant additional costs for many businesses, prompting them to seek alternatives to mitigate their exposure to these unexpected charges.

A critical challenge arises when Qualified Users demand more capacity than what they have contracted during specific times of the year, referred to as the "100 Critical Hours." These hours are crucial as they often represent peak demand times when electricity consumption reaches its highest. As these hours are announced, users are confronted with potentially steep charges if their consumption exceeds the contracted capacity, thus putting additional financial pressure on them and prompting a reassessment of their energy management strategies.

In this scenario, energy storage solutions are becoming increasingly attractive for businesses looking to manage their electricity usage more effectively during these critical periods. By investing in energy storage, users can avoid excess costs by drawing from stored energy during peak demand hours instead of relying solely on grid purchases, thereby maintaining better control over their energy expenditures and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The article highlights the growing importance of understanding and preparing for these critical hours as Mexico’s energy market evolves rapidly in response to demand and supply dynamics.