Overview
Datang New Energy Chayouhouqi Hanwula is an operational onshore wind farm in Inner Mongolia, China, with a capacity of 49 MW. It contributes to the region's renewable energy generation under China's national renewable energy targets.
Datang New Energy Chayouhouqi Hanwula is an onshore wind farm located in Inner Mongolia, China. With a capacity of 49 MW, it is a medium-scale wind facility that supports the country's growing renewable energy portfolio. The plant is operational and plays a role in supplying clean electricity to the grid. The facility operates under China's renewable energy framework, which includes national targets for non-fossil fuel energy and provincial renewable portfolio standards. Onshore wind is a dominant technology in China, which leads the world in installed wind capacity. The 49 MW scale is typical for regional wind projects that feed into local distribution networks. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce reliance on coal-fired power, contributing to lower carbon emissions in Inner Mongolia, a region with significant wind resources. The project also aligns with China's goal to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
Environmental context
Inner Mongolia has abundant wind resources, making it a prime location for onshore wind farms. The region's semi-arid grasslands and open terrain minimize land-use conflicts, though wind farms can impact local bird populations and require careful siting. The Datang New Energy Chayouhouqi Hanwula facility contributes to displacing fossil fuel generation, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in a coal-dependent region.
Frequently asked questions
The wind farm is located in Inner Mongolia, China, near the coordinates 41.3694 N, 112.9222 E.
The facility has a capacity of 49 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The plant is part of Datang New Energy's portfolio in China.
China's renewable energy development is guided by national targets under the 14th Five-Year Plan, including non-fossil fuel energy share goals and provincial renewable portfolio standards.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm reduces reliance on coal power, lowering carbon emissions and air pollution in Inner Mongolia, supporting China's carbon neutrality target by 2060.