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Oaxaca I102 MW Wind

WindRenewable

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.

Capacity
102 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
CFE/PIE
Location
16.5643°, -94.7212°

Mexico, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
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

18 plants within 100 km, 1,817 MW combined

Nearest plant: Oaxaca III (3.4 km)

Data provenance

Source: CFE-CENACE

Location

Coordinates:: 16.564300, -94.721200
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Carbon Footprint

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

MexicoEnergy Profile

419
Total Plants
141.6 GW
Total Capacity
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