The Energía Sierra Juárez wind farm, situated in Tecate, Baja California, stands as a pivotal contributor to the California electricity market, furnishing 263 megawatts of clean, zero-carbon electricity.
In its initial phase, the project deployed 47 wind turbines, each boasting a capacity of 3.3 MW. Subsequently, the Phase II expansion, which commenced operations in the first half of 2022, introduced 26 additional wind turbines, augmenting the total capacity by 108 MW. This amplified output equates to the annual energy consumption of over 180,000 households and is projected to curtail greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 170,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually.
Energía Sierra Juárez is seamlessly integrated into the Southwest Powerlink system through the East County substation of San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). Furthermore, there are future prospects for direct connectivity to Mexico’s transmission network, underscoring the wind farm’s strategic importance in fostering cross-border energy exchange and sustainable power generation.
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