Villanueva Solar Park, Solar power station in Viesca, Coahuila, Mexico
The Villanueva Solar Park spans 2,400 hectares of land with 2.3 million solar panels generating 754 megawatts of renewable power in northern Mexico.
The power station started operations in March 2018 as the first energy project implemented after Mexico introduced new energy sector reforms.
The facility demonstrates Mexico's commitment to renewable energy development, marking a shift from traditional power sources toward sustainable electricity generation.
The solar park produces 1,700 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually, delivering clean power to 1.3 million Mexican households through the Federal Electricity Commission.
The construction utilized GPS-guided machines for earth moving and cable installation, setting new standards for automated solar power plant development.
Location: Coahuila
GPS coordinates: 25.58590,-103.04500
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:48
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