Semarnat, the Mexican environment agency, rejected the study because it lacked specific information, such as location and impact on species, Recharge has learned.

“We need to better explain migratory patterns for birds,” says John Prock, head of Mexico Power Group. “We’ll be much more specific when we resubmit. We always adjust to local conditions.”

Mexico Power Group, a spin-off of Cannon Power Group, is planning to erect 26 2.3MW