**Vertical Buildings Strain Electrical Infrastructure: Expert Analysis**
The rapid development of vertical buildings has placed considerable pressure on Tijuana’s electrical infrastructure, according to José Javier Iriarte Cortez, President of the Colegio de Ingenieros Mecánicos y Electricistas de Tijuana (CIMET). Iriarte emphasized that inadequate planning has left the city lagging behind in meeting the escalating demand.
**Electrical Infrastructure Challenges in Tijuana**
The city has not been able to fully anticipate its growth, including the influx of new investments and the associated construction boom. This oversight has led to a mismatch between infrastructure capabilities and demand, particularly in light of increased tourism and the need for expanded housing.
Looking ahead, Iriarte Cortez advocates for developers, in collaboration with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), to pre-emptively assess future requirements. This approach aims to prevent potential blackouts and permanent damage to state-owned infrastructure.
**Planned Investments and Expected Improvements**
Investments are currently being made to expand transformer distribution centers, which will eventually enhance the load capacity of these substations. However, these upgrades are not expected to be completed until 2027. This delay is primarily due to the extensive time needed to manufacture and deliver large-capacity transformers.
**Expansion to Eastern Tijuana**
Development is set to extend towards the eastern parts of Tijuana, further necessitating meticulous planning to accommodate this growth. Accurate data on the energy demands of each residential and industrial development must be provided to allow the CFE to determine the required infrastructure upgrades or specific projects necessary to service these new areas.
**Secondary Article: Rising Challenges in Urban Development and Energy Supply**
Recent news highlights similar challenges in other rapidly urbanizing areas. For instance, cities like Mexico City and Monterrey are also grappling with the complexities of sustaining adequate electrical infrastructure amidst booming vertical construction.
In Mexico City, the local government is implementing a comprehensive plan to modernize its aging grid, which includes significant investments in smart grid technology to enhance efficiency and reliability. Monterrey faces parallel issues but has taken a strategic approach by incentivizing private sector investments in renewable energy sources to augment the city’s power supply.
These case studies underscore a common theme: the critical need for forward-thinking infrastructure planning to support sustainable urban growth.
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