On April 30th, Bií Hioxo wind darm welcomed 13 sixth-semester students from the Business Management Engineering degree at the Technological Institute of the Isthmus (I.T.I.), accompanied by Professor Alba Violeta Rojas, as part of the Occupational Health and Safety course.
This activity provided a valuable educational experience for the students, where it was explained that Bií Hioxo wind farm holds three certifications: ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety). These are part of GPG’s integrated management system, focused on continuous improvement of operations. Such certifications help to optimise processes, reduce errors, improve efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance.
The university students recognised the importance of complying with these standards, as this knowledge will enable them to make informed decisions and develop effective strategies in companies that hold similar certifications in the future.
Several key topics were addressed during the visit, including:
Visit to the North and South Substations
The students entered the North Substation, where they were welcomed and provided with the necessary protective equipment (helmets and safety vests) to safely tour the facilities.
The visit continued through the wind farm site until they reached the South Substation, where they attended an informative session.
Safety Briefing
The students were informed about the safety measures required to ensure their wellbeing during the visit, under the supervision of Héctor Yariel Márquez Osornio.
Detailed Overview of Wind Farm Operations (location, capacity, layout, company policies)
The session highlighted the farm’s energy generation capacity, the location of both substations (North and South), the importance of clean energy in the region, and the farm’s community engagement efforts. Special mention was made of the Nacanu’ Bií Community House and its role, led by supervisor Carlos López Toledo, technician Estefanía Cruz Reyna, and the rest of the community engagement team.
The visit continued to Wind Turbine 66, where students observed more closely the safety procedures involved in ascending and descending the turbine. Later, they were taken to the University of the Isthmus (UNISTMO), where they had the opportunity to visit the Wind Energy Training Centre and view a nacelle at ground level.
This allowed them to better understand its structure and how technicians operate the equipment inside, once again under the supervision of Héctor Yariel Márquez Osornio.
This was the first visit to the wind farm this year, and the initiative remains open to students from other educational institutions, allowing them to discover the importance of renewable energy, as well as the operation and maintenance of wind turbines thereby improving their understanding of theoretical concepts and their practical application in the wind energy sector.
These visits are a great opportunity to strengthen ties with the community and raise awareness about the importance of renewable energy. By supporting initiatives like this, we contribute to building a more sustainable society, connected to the environment and reflecting GPG Mexico’s commitment to its Social Engagement Model.
“Thank you for your kind hospitality. The students came back very happy and with a wealth of information about the wind farm. It has certainly marked a turning point in their future outlook on the types of environments in which they could develop professionally,” said Mayra Bartolo, Head of Social Engagement at the Technological Institute of the Isthmus.
