Mexico

Villanueva I — 330 MW Solar

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Villanueva I is a 330 MW solar power plant located in Mexico. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
330 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2016

Year online

Owner
CFE

Operator

Location
25.59, -103.06

Coordinates

Insights

#132
largest in %s
#69
largest %s worldwide
#5,783
largest worldwide
2016
at fleet average
104
operated by %s
13
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Solar
Capacity
330 MW
Commissioned
2016
Status
Operational
Owner
CFE
Country
Mexico
Coordinates
25.586, -103.056

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
21,334 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
640,023 t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
41 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

4,638
cars / year
2,845
homes / year
969,732
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

Villanueva I is a leading solar power plant located in Mexico at coordinates 25.5860, -103.0560. With a capacity of 330 MW, it stands out as a significant contributor to the country’s renewable energy generation landscape. The plant utilizes photovoltaic technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity, thus supporting Mexico’s objectives to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix. Commissioned recently, Villanueva I represents a modern approach to energy generation, aligning with national policies that promote sustainability and environmental stewardship. Operated within a region that benefits from abundant sunlight, this facility not only provides clean energy to the local grid but also plays a pivotal role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As Mexico continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio, Villanueva I serves as a benchmark for future solar projects, demonstrating the viability and importance of solar energy in achieving energy independence and sustainability goals.

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