If you’ve already taken the step toward clean energy by installing solar panels at your business, you might be wondering: Is it worth switching to an electric reactor to cook nixtamal? The answer is yes, and in this blog we’ll explain why this combination can be one of the smartest and most profitable decisions for your tortillería.
🔌 What is a Nextamalli electric reactor?
Nextamalli’s electric reactors are designed to cook corn with the same thermal efficiency as gas-powered ones—but using electricity instead. They come in 25, 75, 150, and 300 kg capacities and are equipped with ALITECH technology, which reduces cooking time to just 2.5 hours.
☀️ Already have solar panels? You’re ahead of the game
By generating your own solar energy, you’re lowering your cost per kilowatt-hour. If you connect an electric reactor to this source, you can cook nixtamal:
- ✅ Without paying for gas
- ✅ Without worrying about fluctuating energy prices
- ✅ With more stable operating costs
- ✅ With a lower environmental impact
This means the more you rely on your panels, the cheaper your cooking process becomes.
💰 How much can you save?
While energy usage varies by model, an electric reactor with 150 kg capacity consumes approximately 8–10 kWh per batch. If powered by solar panels:
- Operating cost can drop to nearly $0 per batch
- Estimated annual savings: $40,000–$70,000 MXN when compared to traditional gas cooking
♻️ Sustainable benefits
Using an electric reactor powered by solar energy makes your tortillería more eco-conscious. This approach:
- Helps combat climate change
- Improves your image with environmentally aware customers
- May qualify you for government incentives or tax benefits
📈 Who is this combination ideal for?
- Tortillerías with existing solar panel installations
- Businesses with high and constant production looking to ditch gas
- Producers committed to long-term sustainability
- Entrepreneurs aiming to stand out in the market
✅ Conclusion
If you already generate your own electricity with solar panels, pairing it with a Nextamalli electric reactor is the smartest way to turn clean energy into real profit. Cook without gas, with reduced times and higher efficiency—it’s possible, and it’s within your reach.
