The acquisition includes a 396MW late-stage wind project in Oaxaca state, and will reportedly be supplied by Vestas.

The Danish turbine company confirms that it is negotiating with a consortium, but says no firm order has yet been received.

The Macquarie fund, of the Australian Macquarie Group, holds 32.5% interest in the consortium; local beverage corporation Femsa holds a 45% interest; and Macquarie Capital holds the remaining 22.5%