La Mata is a 102 MW wind power plant located in Mexico, operated by CFE/PIE. It generates electricity using wind energy and contributes to Mexico's renewable energy capacity. La Mata ranks as the 5th largest wind plant in Mexico. With 102 MW, it represents 5.55% of Mexico's total wind capacity of 1,837 MW. Mexico has 21 wind plants with a combined capacity of 1,837 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant in Mexico, Eurus Wind Farm at 250 MW, La Mata is approximately 0.41 times its size. Wind energy plays a growing role in Mexico's energy mix, accounting for about 1.3% of the total electricity generation. The country's geographical conditions, including strong coastal winds, support the development of wind farms. La Mata is situated in the southern region of Mexico, approximately 800 km from Mexico City in the state of Chiapas.
11 years old
Mexico, North America
- 214. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #9,908 worldwide by installed capacity
- #722 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Mexico
11 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
CFE/PIE operates 29 plants totalling 13,535 MW
17 plants within 100 km, 1,788 MW combined
Source: CFE-CENACE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
La Mata is a wind power plant producing approximately 268 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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