[4] 18 of 27 wind farms construction projects were based in La Ventosa[5] in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca.

[5] It also projected that the nation would have 12 GW (16,000,000 hp) of wind generation capacity by 2020, and would be able to provide fifteen percent of Mexico's production.

[5] Brian Gardner, Economist Intelligence Unit's energy analyst, said, "With strong wind through the south, consistent sunlight in the north and a stable market, Mexico is well positioned for continued renewables growth".

However, while the country has ample wind, it lacks incentives to build the infrastructure to harness it.

[8] Oaxaca has become the central point from which wind power is expanding, due to its ideal geography, specifically its topography.