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Sempra Infrastructure, a Sempra subsidiary, has placed a 319 MW order for the Cimarron wind farm in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. This is the third phase of the Energia Sierra Juarez Wind Complex.
With a combined capacity of 582 MW, the project will feature 46 V163-4.5 MW turbines and 18 V162-6.2 MW turbines supplied and installed by Vestas. Additionally, Vestas will provide a 10-year service agreement (AOM 5000) to optimize energy production and ensure long-term operational stability for the wind farm.
Delivery of turbines is planned for Q4 of 2024, while commissioning is expected for Q4 of 2025.
“We are proud to have been awarded a project by Sempra Infrastructure in Mexico, strengthening our long-standing relationship with this important player in the renewable energy ecosystem. We have been able to win trust from our customers in Latin America thanks to our reliable product offering and local team with strong execution and servicing capabilities. With the signing of this new contract, we consolidate our market position in Mexico and reinforce our commitment to the development of renewable energy in the country”, said Mehdi Hadbi, Senior Business Director for Vestas in LATAM North.
Mario Barreiro Castellanos, Country Head for Vestas in Mexico, added, “Our team has always worked dedicatedly, intensively and tirelessly, always investing in the country despite any market challenges, due to the broad potential we identify in Mexico to take on a leading role in the energy transition journey”.
