Solar & wind farm atlas · Latin America and the Caribbean
Solar & wind farms in Mexico
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Mexico tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
21.2 GW
#13 of 222 countries
Solar PV
13 GW
#12 worldwide
Onshore wind
8.2 GW
#17 for wind
Under construction
2.2 GW
planned: 22.2 GW
Facilities tracked
515
all statuses
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Mexico has 21.2 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 515 tracked facilities, ranking #13 of 222 countries in this atlas.
The fleet is balanced between solar (13 GW) and wind (8.2 GW).
The pipeline is substantial: 2.2 GW under construction and 22.2 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 115% of today’s operating fleet.
About 2.8 GW (13%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2018, with 4.6 GW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Oaxaca (3 GW), Sonora (2.2 GW), Tamaulipas (2 GW).
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See also: Mexico energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Mexico
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena solar farm | Solar PV | 720 MW | 2017 | Tlaxcala | Enel Green Power SpA |
| Villanueva Solar Park | Solar PV | 638 MW | 2018 | Coahuila | CKD Infraestructura Mexico |
| Palma Loca solar farm | Solar PV | 467 MW | 2020 | Zacatecas | Desarrollo de Fuerzas Renovables |
| La Magdalena solar farm | Solar PV | 440 MW | 2019 | Tlaxcala | Enel Green Power SpA |
| Reynosa wind farm | Onshore wind | 424 MW | 2018 | Tamaulipas | Zuma Energía SA de CV |
| Oaxaca wind farm | Onshore wind | 408 MW | 2012 | Oaxaca | Comisión Federal de Electricidad EPE |
| Eolica Del Sur wind farm | Onshore wind | 396 MW | 2018 | Juchitán, Oaxaca | — |
| Degollado Aljaval solar farm | Solar PV | 384 MW | 2018 | Jalisco | Energía Aljaval |
| El Llano PV Solar Installation | Solar PV | 375 MW | 2020 | Aguascalientes | Neoen SA |
| Pachamama PV Solar Power Plant | Solar PV | 375 MW | 2020 | Itzoteno, Aguascalientes | Groupe Direct Energie |
| Alten Solem solar farm | Solar PV | 348 MW | 2018 | Aguascalientes | Alten Energías Renovables México |
| Potosi solar farm | Solar PV | 342 MW | 2019 | San Luis Potosí | Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) BV |
| Castaños Aljaval solar farm | Solar PV | 340 MW | 2018 | Coahuila | Energía Aljaval |
| Puerto Libertad Solar Park Project | Solar PV | 318 MW | 2019 | Sonora | Acciona SA |
| Mesa La Paz wind farm | Onshore wind | 310 MW | 2019 | Tamaulipas | EnerAB S de RL de CV |
| Tres Mesas wind farm | Onshore wind | 302 MW | 2017 | Llera de Canales, Tamaulipas | GBM Infraestructura |
| La Pimienta solar farm | Solar PV | 300 MW | 2022 | Campeche | Actis LLP |
| Potrero solar farm | Solar PV | 296 MW | 2020 | Jalisco | Zuma Energía SA de CV |
| Solem Solar Power Plant | Solar PV | 290 MW | 2018 | Aguascalientes | Cubico Sustainable Investments |
| Pier wind farm | Onshore wind | 286 MW | 2015 | Esperanza, Puebla | Iberdrola Renovables Energia SA |
| Don Jose Solar Plant | Solar PV | 272 MW | 2018 | Guanajuato | CKD Infraestructura Mexico |
| El Mezquite wind farm | Onshore wind | 252 MW | 2019 | Nuevo León | Cubico Sustainable Investments |
| Ventika wind farm | Onshore wind | 252 MW | 2016 | General Bravo, Nuevo León | Infraestructura Energética Nova SAPI de CV |
| Eurus wind farm (Mexico) | Onshore wind | 251 MW | 2009 | Oaxaca | Acciona Energía SAU |
| Bii Nee Stipa wind farm | Onshore wind | 244 MW | 2010 | Juchitán, Oaxaca | Iberdrola Renovables Energia SA |
| Dolores wind farm | Onshore wind | 244 MW | 2021 | Nuevo León | Enel Green Power SpA |
| Bii Hioxo wind farm | Onshore wind | 234 MW | 2014 | Juchitan de Zaragoza, Oaxaca | Naturgy Energy Group SA |
| Piedra Larga wind farm | Onshore wind | 228 MW | 2012 | Union Hidalgo, Oaxaca | Renovalia Energy Group |
| Navojoa solar farm | Solar PV | 224 MW | 2020 | Sonora | Kenergreen SAPI |
| Carmen Aljaval solar farm | Solar PV | 223 MW | 2018 | Campeche | Energía Aljaval |
| Cuyoaco solar farm | Solar PV | 221 MW | 2020 | Puebla | Iberdrola México SA de CV |
| Los Cuervos solar farm | Solar PV | 200 MW | 2023 | Colonia Los Cuervos, Aguascalientes | Parque Solar Los Cuervos S de RL de CV |
| Nueva Xcala PV Solar Park | Solar PV | 200 MW | 2021 | Tlaxcala | ENGIE SA |
| Santiago Arriaga PV Solar Park | Solar PV | 200 MW | 2018 | San Luis Potosí | Iberdrola SA |
| Amistad wind farm | Onshore wind | 200 MW | — | Acuna, Coahuila | Enel Green Power SpA |
| Coahuila wind farm | Onshore wind | 200 MW | 2016 | Parra, Coahuila | EDP Renováveis |
| Dominica wind farm | Onshore wind | 200 MW | 2014 | Charcas, San Luis Potosí | Enel Green Power SpA |
| San Carlos wind farm (Mexico) | Onshore wind | 198 MW | — | Tamaulipas | Acciona Energía SAU |
| La Venta wind farm | Onshore wind | 185 MW | 1994 | Oaxaca | Comisión Federal de Electricidad EPE |
| El Cortijo wind farm | Onshore wind | 183 MW | 2018 | Reynosa, Tamaulipas | Acciona Energía SAU |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Peñasco Solar Project | Solar PV | Announced | 2 GW | 2023 | Puerto Peñasco, Sonora |
| San Luis Potosí PV solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 1.1 GW | 2020 | San Luis Potosí |
| Plan Sonora Caborca solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 1 GW | — | Caborca, Sonora |
| Plan Sonora Fundición solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 1 GW | — | Fundición, Sonora |
| Plan Sonora Navojoa solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 1 GW | — | Navojoa, Sonora |
| Plan Sonora San Luis Río Colorado solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 1 GW | — | San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora |
| Sierra Juarez wind farm | Onshore wind | Under construction | 883 MW | 2015 | Baja California |
| Huizache wind farm | Onshore wind | Announced | 800 MW | — | Tamaulipas |
| Tango Solar Norte solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 787 MW | — | Sinaloa |
| San José de Arriba solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 681 MW | — | Cuencamé, Durango |
| Carbón II solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 608 MW | 2027 | Coahuila |
| Laborcilla solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 585 MW | — | Pinos, Zacatecas |
| Agua Nueva solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 574 MW | — | Saltillo, Coahuila |
| Tamesí solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 370 MW | — | Altamira, Tamaulipas |
| Santa Lucía solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 367 MW | — | Lampazos de Naranjo, Nuevo León |
| Cerro Prieto Solar Project | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 358 MW | 2017 | Baja California |
| La Esperanza (México) solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 351 MW | — | Campeche |
| El Griton solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 314 MW | 2026 | Pinos, Zacatecas |
| Cimarron solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 300 MW | — | Hermosillo, Sonora |
| Alsacia solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 300 MW | — | Villa Ahumada, Chihuahua |
Top regions (operating)
Largest owners (operating)
- Enel Green Power SpA2.3 GW
- Zuma Energía SA de CV1.3 GW
- Energía Aljaval1.2 GW
- CKD Infraestructura Mexico910 MW
- Iberdrola Renovables Energia SA887 MW
- Acciona Energía SAU771 MW
- Comisión Federal de Electricidad EPE609 MW
- Cubico Sustainable Investments542 MW
- Acciona SA498 MW
- Desarrollo de Fuerzas Renovables467 MW
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Mexico?
The largest operating solar facility in Mexico in this dataset is Magdalena solar farm (Tlaxcala), with about 720 MW, in operation since 2017.
What is the largest wind farm in Mexico?
The largest operating wind facility is Reynosa wind farm (Tamaulipas), at about 424 MW, operating since 2018.
How much solar capacity does Mexico have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 13 GW in operation in Mexico (#12 worldwide in this atlas), plus 1.1 GW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Mexico have?
8.2 GW of wind farms are operating (8.2 GW onshore), ranking #17 in this atlas, with 1.1 GW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Mexico?
515 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 413 solar PV, 102 onshore wind.
Model a plant here. Simulate a solar park at Mexico City with real NASA hourly weather in the solar calculator, or check the wind resource.
Nearby countries
Brazil 58.2 GWChile 19.1 GWArgentina 6.8 GWColombia 2.5 GWPeru 2.1 GWUruguay 1.9 GWDominican Republic 1.8 GWPanama 1 GWHonduras 936 MWEl Salvador 862 MW