In this study, we identify and describe the barriers that limit the installation of solar water heating (SWH) systems in Mexico and the manner in which the Mexican government has been working toward overcoming these challenges. Data regarding architectural, technical, economic, marketing, social, and political barriers were collected from official governmental publications, Mexican journals, and articles, and compared with results from similar research articles. Our results revealed that the governmental programmes have positively motivated the adoption of SWH systems. However, issues related to the structural conditions of buildings, low income, and access to water limit their use. Therefore, these issues should be included in the governmental strategies.