Renewable Energy in Mexico

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6. Mexico's Potential by Energy Type Wind Power. Mexico's estimated potential to utilize wind power exceeds 71,000 MW, according to data from the Electrical Research Institute (IIE) and SENER. In approximately 22 of the 31 Mexican states, wind plants can be installed with operating means above 20%. Estimated investments in these projects reach 5.5 billion dollars and create more than 10 thousand direct and indirect jobs.

7. Mexico's Potential by Energy Type Solar Power. Close to 90% of Mexican territory has daily irradiance ranging between 5 and 6 KW/h per square meter. These numbers position Mexico as one of the areas with the highest levels in the world. It is estimated that the total capacity of Mexico's photovoltaic installations reaches 25.11 MWp, which has meant a total investment of around 125.5 million dollars. The Federal Government has various programs for the promotion and use of solar technologies, such as the 2007-2012 Program to Promote Solar Water Heaters in Mexico (PROCASOL).

8. Mexico's Potential by Energy Type Mini Hydraulic Power. According to statistics published by the CFE and the CRE, Mexico has small hydroelectric plants with an installed capacity of 392 MW. It is estimated that their approximate potential is 3,250 MW, which means only 12% of the total capacity to be developed is being utilized. Geothermal Power. In terms of installed capacity to generate electricity from geothermal resources, Mexico is among the top five leaders in the world. As of October 2010, Mexico was ranked fourth, with 958 MW, behind the US (3,093 MW), the Philippines (1,904 MW) and Indonesia (1,197 MW), according to data published by SENER.