Overview
Datang Chifeng Danianzi Wind is an operational onshore wind farm in China with a capacity of 49 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion.
Datang Chifeng Danianzi Wind is an operational onshore wind farm located in the Chifeng region of Inner Mongolia, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within China's vast wind power sector, which is the largest in the world. The plant is part of the Datang Group's portfolio, a major state-owned energy company. The facility utilizes wind turbines to generate electricity, feeding into the regional grid. China's renewable energy sector is supported by national policies such as the Renewable Energy Law and provincial renewable portfolio standards. The 49 MW capacity places this wind farm in the small-to-medium range, typical for inland wind projects in China. This wind farm contributes to China's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 and reducing reliance on coal. It provides clean energy to the local grid, helping to meet growing electricity demand while lowering carbon emissions. The project also supports local economic development through job creation and land lease payments.
Environmental context
The Chifeng region in Inner Mongolia features vast grasslands and strong wind resources, making it suitable for wind energy development. Onshore wind farms like Datang Chifeng Danianzi Wind can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures can reduce these effects. The facility helps displace fossil fuel generation, contributing to improved air quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Datang Chifeng Danianzi Wind is located in the Chifeng region of Inner Mongolia, China, at coordinates 42.62°N, 117.93°E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The plant is part of the Datang Group, a major state-owned energy company in China, which operates numerous wind and other renewable energy projects.
China's renewable energy sector is governed by the Renewable Energy Law, which mandates grid access for renewables and provides subsidies. Provincial renewable portfolio standards also require a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, lowering carbon emissions and air pollution. It supports China's target of carbon neutrality by 2060.