Senator Proposes Battery Storage at CFE Substations to Prevent Blackouts in Quintana Roo

José María Morelos, Quintana Roo — Summer power outages in Quintana Roo stem from demand spikes, not a lack of supply, according to Senator Eugenio Segura Vázquez, who said he is working with Governor Mara Lezama on a plan to install large batteries at every CFE substation.

During a visit to José María Morelos, Segura was asked about recurring blackouts in the municipality that prompted a protest by local delegates on Monday over economic losses. One of their main demands was a new substation for the La Candelaria area.

Segura acknowledged the issue is widespread across the state, not just in the Maya zone, but stressed it is a problem of peak demand rather than supply.

“Yesterday there was a small blackout in Cancún, something that happens in summer when there is high demand for air conditioners and fans,” he said.

He and the governor propose installing batteries larger than a room that would charge when demand is low and feed extra power into the grid during peak periods.

Separately, after touring a market for local artisans, Segura highlighted the importance of providing physical spaces where artists and farmers can sell their products.

“Unlike other states, Quintana Roo has no supply problem — demand is very strong in the northern zone, not only from the population but also from tourism,” he said. “Last year, 21 million tourists arrived by air and 7 million by cruise ship.”