Mexico Inaugurates Second Major Wind-Energy Plant

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In early March, President Felipe Calderon inaugurated La Rumorosa wind-energy project in Baja California state, prompting the executive to declare that Mexico is becoming the most advanced country in Latin America in harnessing this type of energy. Mexico views a commitment to renewable energy as a necessary component of its campaign to fight global climate change. During March, Mexico also completed financing plans for a supercritical pressure coal-fired power plant under construction in Guerrero state. This technology is designed to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and operation costs.

La Rumorosa to supply power to Mexicali in Baja California state

La Rumorosa, which will supply the electrical-energy needs of Mexicali, is the country's second major wind-energy project, …