Oaxaca Wind Energy Project: supporting renewable energy and the transition to net zero

As organizations work to reduce their environmental footprint and advance toward their net zero ambitions, renewable energy has become a key driver of the transition to a lower-carbon economy.

As part of its broader climate strategy and commitment to net zero, Konecta complements its emissions reduction efforts by supporting certified climate projects through carbon offsetting. By purchasing independently verified carbon credits, Konecta contributes financially to initiatives that generate measurable environmental benefits while supporting local economic and social development.

For clients, partners, and stakeholders, projects such as Oaxaca demonstrate how climate action can be combined with tangible environmental, social, and economic outcomes.

The Oaxaca II and Oaxaca III Wind Energy Projects were developed to increase the share of renewable energy in Mexico's electricity mix and support the country's growing energy needs through clean power generation.

Located in the state of Oaxaca, one of Mexico's most important wind corridors, the projects have a combined installed capacity of 102 MW. The electricity generated is supplied to the national grid, helping replace power that would otherwise be generated through more carbon-intensive sources.

As part of its carbon offsetting strategy, Konecta supports the Oaxaca projects through the purchase of independently verified carbon credits, contributing to the financing of renewable energy generation and climate action initiatives in a country where the company operates.

To ensure transparency and credibility, the projects are certified by Verra under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS 1042 and VCS 1043). This certification ensures that emissions reductions are independently verified and monitored, while the resulting Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) provide a recognized mechanism for supporting measurable climate impact.

By harnessing wind as a renewable energy source, the Oaxaca projects help:

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Decrease dependence on fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas
• Diversify Mexico's energy portfolio
• Support the long-term transition to cleaner energy systems

For organizations pursuing net zero targets, the transition to renewable energy is a critical element of global decarbonization efforts. While emissions reduction within operations remains the priority, renewable energy projects contribute to the broader transformation of energy systems, helping create the conditions needed for long-term climate progress.

Beyond their environmental contribution, the Oaxaca projects create value for local communities and economies.

The projects generate employment opportunities during construction, operation, and maintenance phases, while also supporting infrastructure development and investment in the region. 

They contribute to improving energy generation capacity and help meet growing electricity demand, including in more remote areas.

Community initiatives linked to the projects focus on three key areas:

• Basic rights
• Essential services
• Sustainability

This approach helps ensure that the benefits of renewable energy extend beyond electricity generation and contribute to long-term local development.

As part of its journey to net zero, Konecta combines emissions reduction initiatives within its own operations, including projects in Colombia with Saving the Amazon, Madagascar and Italy, with support for certified climate projects that contribute to the broader transition to a low carbon economy.

By supporting the expansion of clean energy infrastructure, these initiatives help accelerate the transition toward a lower-carbon economy and reinforce the long-term environmental and social foundations needed to build a more sustainable future.