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Grupo Rica Coca-Cola and Solfium inaugurate 100th solar-powered store as part of distributed generation program

Partnership Solar announced Mexico Mar 11, 2026
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Grupo Rica Coca-Cola and Solfium announced the inauguration of their 100th "Solar Store," a milestone in their distributed generation program to modernize grocery stores in Hidalgo, Morelos, and Puebla. This initiative involves installing photovoltaic systems that cover 40-45% of the stores' electricity consumption, aiming to reduce operational costs and carbon emissions. The partnership is projected to generate approximately 176 million pesos in energy savings for micro-entrepreneurs over a 25-year operational cycle, demonstrating the economic viability of distributed solar generation in small businesses.

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Grupo Rica Coca-Cola and Solfium just hit their 100th 'Solar Store' milestone in Mexico, a significant step in their distributed generation program. This initiative outfits grocery stores across Hidalgo, Morelos, and Puebla with photovoltaic systems, slashing their electricity consumption by 40-45%. The real story here is the long-term economic impact: micro-entrepreneurs are projected to save 176 million pesos in energy costs over the 25-year operational cycle. It's a clear demonstration of how distributed solar can deliver substantial, tangible savings for small businesses.
  • 100th 'Solar Store' milestone reached.
  • 176M pesos in projected energy savings for micro-entrepreneurs over 25 years.
  • Photovoltaic systems cover 40-45% of store electricity consumption.
  • Program targets grocery stores in Hidalgo, Morelos, and Puebla, Mexico.

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The initiative involves installing photovoltaic systems that cover between 40% and 45% of the stores' electricity consumption, aiming to reduce operational costs and carbon emissions. The partnership is projected to generate approximately 176 million pesos in energy savings for micro-entrepreneurs over a 25-year operational cycle. The installations have generated over 264,000 kWh of clean energy to date. Participating stores have registered a 2.2% increase in commercial execution indicators related to inventory management and product availability.

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Es parte de un programa que consiste en la instalación de paneles solares que cubren entre el 40% y el 45% del consumo energético de tiendas de abarrotes de Hidalgo, Morelos y Puebla
Announcement
marzo 11, 2026 Luis Ini Autoconsumo Generación distribuida Instalaciones Hidalgo México Morelos Puebla Imagen: Grupo Rica Coca-Cola Share -->   Grupo Rica Coca-Cola y el proveedor de soluciones de energía solar para el hogar o el negocio Solfium anunciaron la puesta en marcha de la “Tienda Solar” número 100
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Grupo Rica Coca-Cola developer

"Grupo Rica Coca-Cola y Solfium inauguraron la “Tienda Solar” número 100"

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Solfium developer

"Grupo Rica Coca-Cola y el proveedor de soluciones de energía solar para el hogar o el negocio Solfium anunciaron la puesta en marcha de la “Tienda Solar” número 100"

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Mar 11, 2026
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