Oaxaca I is a 102 MW wind power plant located in Mexico, operated by CFE/PIE. Commissioned in 2015, this facility plays a role in the country's renewable energy initiatives. Oaxaca I is the 5th largest wind plant in Mexico. With its capacity of 102 MW, it represents about 5.55% of Mexico's total wind capacity of 1,837 MW. The country has 21 wind plants with a combined capacity of 1,837 MW. In comparison to the largest wind plant, Eurus Wind Farm at 250 MW, Oaxaca I is approximately 41% the size. Wind energy is a growing segment of Mexico's energy portfolio, contributing to sustainability efforts. The Oaxaca region is known for its strong winds, making it a prime location for wind farms. The plant is situated around 100 km from the city of Oaxaca.
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
18 plants within 100 km, 1,817 MW combined
Source: CFE-CENACE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Oaxaca I 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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