renewable energy<\/a> in the second energy auction.<\/p>\nMexico Energy Secretary Joaqu\u00edn Coldwell said that the tender round received $33.47\/MWh on average, representing 30% lower than the prices in previous auction.<\/p>\n
Mexico plans to generate 35% of total power from renewable sources by 2024 while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reported The Wall Street Journal.<\/p>\n
Electricity which is generated from the proposed projects is expected to be sold to state-owned utility Comisi\u00f3n Federal de Electricidad (CFE) under long-term contracts.<\/p>\n
Acciona said that the average bidding price represents 44.2% below the maximum price set by the CFE.<\/p>\n
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