The Eurus Wind Farm is a wind farm located in Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca, Mexico. The largest wind farm in Latin America, the partnership between Cemex and Acciona Energia cost US$550 million to build. Its 167 wind turbines combine to generate 250.5 megawatts (MW), sufficient power to supply about half a million people. By contrast with traditional means of power, it may reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 600,000 metric tons.[1][2][3]

Eurus Wind Farm
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CountryMexico
LocationJuchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca, Mexico
Coordinates16°32′25″N 94°57′14″W / 16.54028°N 94.95389°W / 16.54028; -94.95389
StatusOperational
Construction costUS$550 million
Wind farm
TypeOnshore
Power generation
Units operational167
Nameplate capacity250.5 MW

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