Mexico stops renewable megaprojects after indigenous opposition

In the state of Hidalgo, the planned photovoltaic park in Tecozautla was cancelled after indigenous consultations produced a negative vote, state Economic Development Secretary Carlos Henkel Escorza said. He emphasized that respecting community will is essential, even though the project would have impacted the state's energy sector.

In Oaxaca, the Zapotec ejido of San Pedro Comitancillo also blocked a large renewable complex proposed by Helax. The project, which would combine solar, wind, seawater desalination and a green‑hydrogen plant, raised concerns from community leader Juan Cabrera about heat effects and water consumption that could damage local resources. Helax is financed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. These cases show how indigenous consent is influencing renewable‑energy investments in Mexico.