Mexico Greenlights 130-MW Wind Farm in Tamaulipas

Mexico just took a big step forward in its clean energy turnaround, approving grid connection for a 130-megawatt wind farm that will power thousands of homes in Tamaulipas.

The Federal Electricity Commission greenlit the final interconnection agreement for the EL24 Wind Project, developed by Vancouver-based Revolve Renewable Power. The approval confirms the project's right to connect to Mexico's national grid and deliver clean electricity starting in 2028.

This marks a significant shift for Mexico's renewable energy sector. Between 2018 and 2024, wind and solar development nearly stopped as the previous administration focused on oil and nationalizing energy production.

But since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office in October 2024, the government has actively supported new wind farms, solar plants, and battery storage across the country. In October, Mexico's Energy Ministry launched a call for $7 billion in private investment for renewable projects.

Revolve CEO Myke Clark says the interconnection agreement removes major risk from the project and puts it firmly on track for construction. EL24 was one of only five wind projects nationwide to receive a generation permit from Mexico's energy regulator, making this approval especially meaningful.

The company is also developing three more wind projects in northeastern Mexico totaling over 1,100 megawatts of capacity. Together, these projects represent enough power for hundreds of thousands of homes.

The Ripple Effect

Tamaulipas is positioning itself as a renewable energy leader in Mexico. The state approved two major projects in December 2025: the EL24 wind farm and a 110-megawatt solar park in Altamira.

Industry leaders are noticing the change. "The Sheinbaum government is delivering on its promises, which gives everyone greater confidence in the market's direction," said Revolve Executive Chairman Steve Dalton. Other developers share his optimism about Mexico's renewable future.

The government aims to add approximately one gigawatt of private renewable energy annually, matching the pace Mexico achieved before the previous administration's policy shift. That goal now looks achievable as projects move from planning to reality.

Clean energy means cleaner air, local jobs, and reliable power for growing communities across Mexico's northeast.