Mexico’s Tidal Energy Discovery in Cozumel

Mexico — Mexico is moving to change its long-standing dependence on polluting petroleum after discovering a treasure in the sea that is far more valuable and could provide vast amounts of clean energy.

The discovery is a hidden treasure located where it was least expected: in the sea. It is a source of clean and powerful energy with the potential to supply thousands of homes and leave behind the era of polluting fuels. The discovery is so promising that it could turn the region into one of the areas with the greatest energy potential in the world.

The key lies in using the force of the sea to generate electricity reliably, something experts consider the 'holy grail' of the energy transition. The chosen location for this technological miracle is the Cozumel Channel, between the island and the Yucatán peninsula.

A Treasure Hidden in the Sea

While Pemex gives away its energy, Mexico is doing everything possible to find sources that are friendly to the planet and is now betting on tidal energy, which harnesses constant ocean currents. It is like wind energy, but it works on the seabed, using the force of water instead of wind.

Mexico is about to take a major leap with the launch of the first tidal energy project in Cozumel. The project is being developed in conjunction with the National Institute for Research in Electricity and Clean Energies. Four wind turbine generators will be installed at a depth of 82 meters. The turbines function like giant propellers that spin due to the speed of the water. This depth was chosen to maximize the powerful current while simultaneously minimizing any impact on marine fauna. It is a technology that seeks to be efficient and highly respectful of the environment.

An Energy That Never Fails

Unlike solar or wind power, which depend on whether the sun is shining or the wind is blowing, energy from the sea has a major advantage: it is constant. Ocean currents flow incessantly, making it a much safer and more reliable source of electricity for an electrical system.

Distant countries like South Korea, France, and Canada have already proven that this clean technology works very well, and the best part is that it does not pollute the planet. However, not everything is perfect and the project is not free of significant challenges.

One of the biggest is the initial construction cost, as setting up all the infrastructure is quite expensive, especially when compared to the cost of installing solar panels. But the good news is that if sales increase, those prices should drop significantly over time.

Another crucial challenge is the impact on nature. If not planned well, marine animals could be affected, or even the local climate of the area could be changed. Therefore, the Cozumel project demands a very serious commitment to protecting the ecosystem.

A Farewell to Oil

Marine energy does not seek to replace other renewable sources, but to be a key piece that complements them. However, for this 'treasure' to be fully exploited, strong investment from the government and private companies is needed. Long-term planning is required and, above all, a complete awareness that the energy future must go hand in hand with ecological responsibility.

This is the moment to harness the inexhaustible force of the sea. Without a doubt, the discovery of the energy potential in the sea of Cozumel is great news for Mexico and the world, similar to the new advance with black energy. Tidal energy gives us the opportunity to obtain clean and constant electricity, something that seemed impossible. The future of energy in the country is not underground, but at the bottom of the sea