Overview
Cecep Gansu Yumen Changma Daba South is a 48 MW onshore wind farm located in Gansu, China. It is operational and contributes to China's expanding renewable energy capacity.
Cecep Gansu Yumen Changma Daba South is an operational onshore wind farm situated in Gansu Province, China. With a capacity of 48 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind energy project within the region, supporting China's ambitious renewable energy targets. The facility operates under China's national renewable energy framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and renewable portfolio standards aimed at increasing the share of wind and solar power. Onshore wind farms like this one typically utilize turbines with capacities ranging from 1.5 to 3 MW each, and the 48 MW total suggests a moderate-sized installation suitable for the local grid. This wind farm contributes to reducing carbon emissions and diversifying the energy mix in Gansu, a province with significant wind resources. It also supports local economic development through job creation and infrastructure investment, while helping China meet its goal of carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
The wind farm is located in the Gobi Desert region of Gansu, an area with strong and consistent winds ideal for wind energy generation. The environmental impact includes potential visual intrusion on the desert landscape and risks to local bird and bat populations, though these are managed through careful siting and operational mitigation measures. The project supports China's transition to cleaner energy, reducing reliance on coal-fired power.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Gansu Province, China, near the city of Yumen in the Changma Daba South area.
The facility has a capacity of 48 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
It generates electricity from wind power using onshore wind turbines.
China supports wind energy through national feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and long-term targets for carbon neutrality by 2060.
By generating clean electricity, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps China transition away from coal-fired power, supporting global climate targets.