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La Venta III102.9 MW Wind

WindRenewable

La Venta III is a 102.9 MW wind power plant located in Mexico, operated by CFE/PIE. This facility generates electricity using wind turbines, contributing to Mexico's renewable energy production. It is the 4th largest wind plant in Mexico. With 102.9 MW, it represents 5.6% 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, this facility is approximately 41% the size. Wind energy plays an increasingly important role in Mexico's energy landscape, helping to diversify the energy mix and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The country has favorable wind conditions, particularly in regions like Oaxaca. La Venta III is located in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a region known for its strong winds.

Capacity
102.9 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
CFE/PIE
Location
16.5777°, -94.8231°

Mexico, North America

Context & rankings
  • 212. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
  • #9,889 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #716 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.07% of the installed capacity of Mexico
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

CFE/PIE operates 29 plants totalling 13,535 MW

Regional density

17 plants within 100 km, 1,787 MW combined

Nearest plant: Oaxaca II (3.2 km)

Data provenance

Source: CFE-CENACE

Location

Coordinates:: 16.577700, -94.823100
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

La Venta III is a wind power plant producing approximately 270 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

MexicoEnergy Profile

419
Total Plants
141.6 GW
Total Capacity
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