Puerto Peñasco Solar Project
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Other names: Penasco
Puerto Peñasco Solar Project (Central PV de Puerto Peñasco) is an operating solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico.
Project Details
Table 1: Phase-level project details for Puerto Peñasco Solar Project
| Phase name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Technology | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-1 | Operating[1] | 2023[2] | 120 MWac[2] | PV[2] | Comisión Federal de Electricidad EPE [100%][3] | Comisión Federal de Electricidad[4] |
| I-2 | Operating[5] | 2024[5] | 300 MWac[6] | PV[2] | Comisión Federal de Electricidad EPE [100%][2] | Comisión Federal de Electricidad[2] |
| I-3 | Pre-construction[7] | 2027 (planned)[5] | 300 MWac[8] | PV[9] | Comisión Federal de Electricidad EPE [100%][2] | Comisión Federal de Electricidad[2] |
| I-4 | Announced[8] | 2028 (planned)[5] | 280 MWac[8] | PV[9] | Comisión Federal de Electricidad EPE [100%][2] | Comisión Federal de Electricidad[2] |
| II | Announced[10] | – | 1000 MW[10] | PV[10] | Comisión Federal de Electricidad EPE [100%][10] | – |
Read more about Solar capacity ratings.
Location
Table 2: Phase-level location details for Puerto Peñasco Solar Project
| Phase Name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| I-1 | Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico[11] | 31.3183, -113.2810 (exact)[11] |
| I-2 | Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico[12] | 31.3169, -113.2679 (exact)[12] |
| I-3 | Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico[3] | 31.3120, -113.2524 (approximate)[3] |
| I-4 | Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico[3] | 31.3097, -113.2332 (approximate)[3] |
| II | Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico[10] | 31.3016, -113.2888 (approximate)[10] |
The map below shows the locations of the solar farm phases:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of global solar farms, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Solar Power Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
References
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